REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adoption of a Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 for the Office of Elected Chief of Police; Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara Consolidate the Special Election with the Statewide Presidential Primary Election; and Adopt Regulations for Candidate Statements of Qualifications Submitted to the Voters and Levying a Share of the Cost of the Candidates' Statements
Report
BACKGROUND
At the September 4, 2019 special Council meeting the Council considered whether to make an appointment to fill the vacancy of recently retired Police Chief Mike Sellers, or to call a special election to fill the unexpired term ending November 2020. The City Council voted in favor (6-1-0) to conduct a special election on March 3, 2020 to fill the vacancy.
DISCUSSION
Attached for Council consideration is a Resolution: 1) calling and giving notice of holding a Special Municipal Election to be held on March 3, 2020 for the office of elected Chief of Police; 2) requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara consolidate the special election with the Statewide Presidential Primary Election; and 3) adopt regulations for Candidate Statements of Qualifications and determining to levy a share of the costs of the Candidates' Statements on the candidates.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost received by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters for holding the special election is approximately $174,100, which is included in the City Clerk's Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget.
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the City Attorney's office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours ...
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