REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of Returns of the Consolidated Municipal Election held on November 3, 2020 with the Statewide Presidential Election
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
A Consolidated Municipal Election was held on November 3, 2020 with the Statewide Presidential Election. California elections Code Section 9296 and 10262 require that the City Council adopt a Resolution reciting the facts of the election no later than the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following presentation of the 30-day canvass of returns.
DISCUSSION
Consistent with the California Elections Code, staff brings forward this report and has prepared a resolution for adoption. Attached is the official canvass of the returns of said election with the appropriate provisions of the California Elections Code. The results of said election is as follows:
A. TOTAL NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST IN THE CITY:
1. Registered Voters 58,593
2. Total Ballots Cast 49,286
3. Voter Turnout 84.12%
B. OFFICE AND NAMES OF CANDIDATES AND TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED:
Councilmember - District 1
Kathy Watanabe 3,121, 53.52%
Harbir K. Bhatia 2,710, 46.48%
Total Votes Cast for District 1: 5,831
Councilmember - District 4
Kevin Nara Park 3,873, 57.24%
Teresa O'Neill 2,893, 42.76%
Total Votes Cast for District 4: 6,766
Councilmember - District 5
Sudhanshu "Suds" Jain 4,335, 60.61%
Bob O'Keefe 2,817, 39.39%
Total Votes Cast for District 5: 7,152
Councilmember - District 6
Anthony J. Becker 3,452, 40.20%
Robert L. Mezzetti, II 3,157, 36.76%
Gautam "Gary" Barve 1,979, 23.04%
Total Votes Cast for District 6: 8,588
City Clerk
Hosam Haggag 33,548, 100%
Total Votes Cast for City Clerk: 33,548
Chief of Police
Pat Nikolai 33,880, 100%
Total Votes Cast for Chief of Police...
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