HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 94-17 - Election CanvassWHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas ordered an election to
be held on Saturday, May 7, 1994 for the purpose of electing the following officials for this City:
The Mayor and four (4) members of Council, Districts .1, 2, 6, and 7; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated all matters pertaining to said election,
including the ordering, giving notice, holding and making returns of said election; and
WHEREAS, the election officers who held said election have duly made the returns of
the results thereof, and said returns have been duly delivered to said City Council; and
WHEREAS, it appears from said returns, duly and legally made, that each of the
candidates received the following votes:
MAYOR
Mike McMaster 507
Deborah Dummer 71
Leo Wood 723
DISTRICT NO. 1
George R. Arroyos 93
Joe A. Munoz, Jr. 89
DISTRICT NO. 2
Ted Dummer 36
Winfred Bonner 77
DISTRICT NO. 6
Doris Curl 74
DISTRICT NO. 7
Ferdinand L. Tonn 86
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WHEREAS, it also appears from said returns, duly and legally made, that each of the ten
propositions on the ballot in this General Election received the following votes:
Proposition I
Proposition 2
Proposition 3
Proposition 4
Proposition 5
Proposition 6
Proposition 7
Proposition 8
Proposition 9
Proposition 10
Votes for 1129 Votes Against 77
Votes for 946 Votes Against 364
Votes for 1008 Votes Against 131
Votes for 806 Votes Against 365
Votes for 879 Votes Against 298
Votes for 1146 Votes Against 66
Votes for 1091 Votes Against 97
Votes for 590 Votes Against 515
Votes for 967 Votes Against 228
Votes for 1069 Votes Against 124
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown has determined that this
Ordinance must be passed on an emergency reading to allow the Councilmembers to take office
in a timely manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN TEXAS, that:
SECTION I.
The City Council officially finds and determines that said election was duly called; that proper
notice of said election was given in accordance with law; that said election was held in
accordance with law; and that returns of the results of said election have been made and
delivered, and that the City Council has canvassed said returns, all in accordance with the law
and the Ordinance calling said election.
SECTION II.
The City Council officially finds and determines that Leo Wood was
elected as Mayor of the City of Georgetown; George R. Arroyos was elected as
Councilmember for District No. l; Winfred Bonner was elected as
Councilmember for District No. 2; Doris Curl was elected as
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Councilmember for District No. 6; and Ferdinand L. Tonn was elected
as Councilmember for District No. 7.
Furthermore, said parties are hereby declared duly elected to said respective offices,
subject to the taking of their oaths of office as provided for by the laws of the State of Texas and
the Charter of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
SECTION IV
The City Council officially finds that the following propositions passed with a majority
affirmative vote: Propositions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
SECTION V.
It is further found and determined that in accordance with the order of this governing body, the
City Secretary posted written notice of the date, place and subject of this meeting on the bulletin
board located outside of City Hall/Council Chambers, a place convenient and readily accessible
to the general public, and said notice having been so posted and remaining posted continuously
for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. A copy of the return of said
posting shall be attached to the minutes of this meeting and shall be made a part thereof for all
intents and purposes.
SECTION VI.
This Ordinance establishes an emergency due to the need for these Councilmembers to take
office in a timely fashion and in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code of the State
of Texas and the Charter of the City of Georgetown, and therefore this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon passage by a favorable vote of not less than a majority plus one of the
Councilmembers qualified in serving.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on emergency reading on this 10th day of May, 1994.
SIGNED:
Leo Wood
Mayor
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marianne Banks
City Attorney