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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING STOCKTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28 TO ADD SECTION 2.28.030 RECOGNIZING CITY HALL AS A POLLING LOCATION
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RECOMMENDATION
The Legislation and Environmental Committee recommends the City Council adopt an ordinance adding Stockton Municipal Code section 2.28.030 to the Stockton Municipal Code recognizing City Hall as a polling location.
It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
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Summary
The proposed Ordinance recognizes City Hall as a polling location and codifies it into the Stockton Municipal Code Chapter 2.28, Politics in City Hall, by adding section 2.28.030
DISCUSSION
Background
For the past eight years, City Hall has served as a polling location assisting the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters canvass of elections, accepting ballots through an onsite drop box.
The current Stockton Municipal Code Chapter 2.28, Politics in City Hall (Attachment A - SMC Chapter 2.28) was adopted prior to City Hall becoming a polling location and needs update.
Present Situation
Stockton Municipal Code Chapter 2.28, Politics in City Hall, is an appropriate chapter to include additional information recognizing City Hall as a polling location and ensure awareness of State of California Election Code prohibitions related to Electioneering. These changes have been added in the attached redline (Attachment B - Proposed Ordinance - redline).
On January 26, 2026, the Legislative and Environmental Committee reviewed the changes and recommended the proposed ordinance to Council for approval.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no financial impact by taking this action.
Attachment A - SMC Chapter 2.28
Attachment B - Proposed Ordinance - redline