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NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Resolution accepting the results of the November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election as certified by the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters.
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Summary
The results of the November 8, 2016 General Municipal; Election are being presented to the Council for acceptance. The results include the elections to the following seats: Mayor and Councilmembers representing Districts 2, 4, and 6 and the following Measures M, N, O, P, and Q.
DISCUSSION
State of California Election Code Sections 10262 and 10264 require the fact of the election and a statement of the results, which shall include the following, to be entered into the record and adopted by resolution:
1. The total number of votes cast in the city;
2. The names of persons voted for;
3. The measure(s) voted upon;
4. The offices for which each candidate was voted;
5. The number of votes given at each precinct to each person and for and against each measure; and,
6. The number of votes given in the city to each person and for and against each measure.
Present Situation
The total number of votes cast in the City of Stockton election was 83,977. The results of the November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election are shown in Attachment A.
The Certificate of Results, Summary of San Joaquin County’s Official Final Results, and excerpt of the Statement of Votes for the City of Stockton from the San Joaquin County General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2016 were prepared by the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters and are attached as exhibits to the resolution presented for adoption. The entire Statement of Votes for San Joaquin County will on be file in the City Clerk’s Office.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no financial impact to the City from this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Election Results