HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 2011 election resultsAgenda Statement
Meeting Date:October 10, 2011
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From:Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
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Agenda Item:Certification of the October 4, 011 Regular City
Election
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City conducted its annual election on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The Canvass of the election
was conducted on Thursday, October 6, 2011. A report stating the final results of the election
including votes cast by absentee and questioned voters are attached for your certification.
The newly elected council members will be sworn and seated as the first item of business at the
October 26, 2011 regular meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Council certify the October 4, 2011 regular city election and declare the results final.
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FINAL CERTIFICATE OF RESULTS FOR THE
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD OCTOBER 4, 2011
The City Canvass Board has completed their review of all absentee and
questioned ballots of the Regular Municipal Election held October 4, 2011.
Their totals are:
Note: Total Counted plus Total Rejected =Total Voted
Report of Absentee and Questioned Ballots
Absentee ballots voted 104
Questioned ballots voted 1
Special Needs ballots voted 2
Total Voted 107
Rejected
Not registered, registered too late
or registered out of City 18
Form not completed properly 0
Signed/witnessed after Election Day 0
Total Rejected 18
Counted
Absentee 104
Questioned 1
Special Needs 2
Total Counted 107
The Election Day results, after canvassing are as follows:
Two -year Mayoral Seat
Election Day Votes After Canvass Votes Total Votes
Willard E. Dunham 248 37 285
David Seaward 232 64 296
Write -ins 8 2 10
Final Certificate of Results
Regular Municipal Election
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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Three Two -year Council Seats
Election Day Votes After Canvass Votes Total Votes
Christy Terry 387 71 458
Vanta Shafer 275 50 325
Bob Valdatta 258 55 313
Tom Smith 236 63 299
Write Ins 27 6 33
PROPOSITION NO. 1
A vote of the citizens of Seward on repealing Ordinance 2011 -003
Shall Ordinance 2011 - 003, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of
Seward, Alaska, Amending Seward City Code Sections 5.35.010 And 5.35.035 To
Allow For An Increase In Sales Tax For Alcohol Beverages And Tobacco Products,
be repealed?
Election Day Votes After Canvass Votes Total Votes
YES 346 81 427
NO 161 25 186
A total of 515 people voted at this election plus 107 counted absentee votes
622 Total.
Upon completion of the canvass, it is our opinion that the attached summary of election
returns compiled above, accurately reflect the final totals for the Regular City Election
held October 4, 2011.
Dated this 6th day of October, 2011.
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