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a. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes Cast and declare final the results of the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election as set forth in the attached documents, and;
b. Declare “elected” the candidates to each office under the Board’s jurisdiction.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes Cast and declare final the results of the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election as set forth in the attached documents, and;
b. Declare “elected” the candidates to each office under the Board’s jurisdiction.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Elections Department requests the Board of Supervisors receive the Statement of Votes Cast at the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election within Monterey County, as certified by the Registrar of Voters. In addition, Elections requests that the Board declare “elected” the candidates to the respective offices for which the Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction.
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 each candidate and for and against each measure;
• the total number of votes cast for each candidate and for and against the measure.
• the total number of votes cast in each city, assembly district, congressional district, senatorial district, State Board of Equalization district, and supervisorial district located in whole or in part in the county, for each office and proposition voted on within the state.
The Elections Department will also file a certified Statement of Votes with the California Secretary of State who shall compile the statements of all 58 counties and certify the statewide results and each local jurisdiction with candidates and/or ballot measures on the ballot.
Pursuant to Elections Code Sections 8140 and 15400, et seq., the Registrar of Voters recommends that the Board of Supervisors declare elected the candidates who received a majority of votes for the respective county offices for which the Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction as detailed on the attached March 5, 2024 Final Official Report. The elected county officers will take office on January 6, 2025. Likewise, it is recommended the Board declare the results of each measure voted on, in which:
• Measure O - Chualar Union School District did not achieve the 55% voter requirement to pass;
• Measure N - Pajaro Valley Health Care District (Shared Jurisdiction - Santa Cruz County is the lead county and will determine if the district achieved the voter requirement);
• Measure P - City of Soledad did not achieve the majority voter requirement to pass;
as indicated in the attached March 5, 2024 Final Official Report.
Copies of the March 5, 2024 Final Official Report and Statement of Votes Cast are on file with the Clerk of the Board and available online at www.MontereyCountyElections.us.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The districts in the attached document requested that the Registrar of Voters render election services for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary 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:
This item is in line with the Board’s vision for providing efficient service and cost neutral administration.
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
__ Economic Development
X Administration
__ Health & Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Genesis Medellin Cabaccang, Elections Program Manager, Ext. 1486
Approved by: Gina Martinez, Registrar of Voters, Ext. 1499
Attachments:
Exhibit A - March 5, 2024 Final Official Report
Exhibit B - Statement of Votes Cast (on file with the Clerk of the Board)