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Receive the certified Statement of Votes Cast and declare final the results of the August 29, 2017 East Garrison Community Services District All Mail Ballot Election as set forth in the attached document.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive the certified Statement of Votes Cast and declare final the results of the August 29, 2017 East Garrison Community Services District All Mail Ballot Election as set forth in the attached document.
SUMMARY:
The Elections Department requests the Board of Supervisors receive the Statement of Votes Cast at the August 29, 2017 East Garrison Community Services District Election within Monterey County, as certified by the Registrar of Voters.
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with Elections Code Section 15372, the Registrar of Voters is submitting the certified Statement of Votes Cast to your Board. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 15374, the Statement of Votes Cast shows:
• the total number of ballots cast;
• the number of votes cast at each precinct for and against each measure.
Official Canvass of the Vote. The official canvass was completed and the election certified on September 6, 2017. The official canvass consisted of several steps, including processing and counting ballots, a reconciliation of vote by mail ballots counted with the number of votes recorded, and a manual tally of the ballots.
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 15400, et seq., the Registrar of Voters recommends that the Board of Supervisors declare the results of Measure D as delineated in the attached August 29, 2017 Final Official Report.
Copies of the August 29, 2017 Statement of Votes Cast are on file with the Clerk of the Board.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The district in the attached document requested that the Registrar of Voters render election services for the August 29, 2017 East Garrison Community Services District Election. County Counsel reviewed and approved the recommendation.
FINANCING:
California Elections Code Section 10002 mandates that all jurisdictions requesting election services from the County shall reimburse the County for the services performed. There will be no additional cost to the County General Fund associated with this recommendation.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Approval of this agreement will enable the Elections Department to provide election services as required by law to the Monterey County electorate.
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐ Economic Development:
Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and
healthy economy.
☒ Administration:
Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and
is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and
transparency.
☐ Health & Human Services:
Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and
services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy
environments in collaboration with communities.
☐ Infrastructure:
Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life
for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐ Public Safety:
Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and
communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Approved by:
_______________________________ ________________________________
Jessica Cedillo x 1486 Claudio Valenzuela x 1499
Program Manager Registrar of Voters
Attachments:
Statement of Votes Cast