Title
Consider scheduling a special City Council meeting to canvass the returns for the May 4, 2019, Special Election.
Body
Section 67.003 of the Texas Election Code requires that the canvass of an election be conducted not earlier than the eighth day (Sunday, May 12) or later than the eleventh day (Wednesday, May 15) after Election Day. This agenda item will allow the City Council to call a special City Council meeting for Tuesday, May 14, 2019, to canvass the returns of the May 4, 2019, Special Election. By holding the special meeting on May 14, it will allow the Dallas County Elections Department sufficient time to complete its review of any provisional ballots and ballots received from military personnel or other citizens currently outside of the United States.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends the City Council call a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 4, 2019, Special Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
Drafter
Sonja Land
Head of Department
Sonja Land