HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2011-R0356 - Elect To Hold Regular Elections In May Of Even Numbered Years - 08/11/2011Resolution No. 2011-RO356
August 11, 2011
Item No. 6.6
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 100, passed during the regularly called session of the 82nd
Legislature, adopts certain voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and
Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, alters deadlines for declaration of candidacy and alters dates
for certain elections, and allows for changes to the terms of certain elected officials;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 100 provides the City of Lubbock with several options with
regard to its election calendar;
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock has until December 31, 2012 to make changes, if any,
to its election calendar; and
WHEREAS, other local governmental entities have expressed a desire for the City of
Lubbock to indicate how, if at all, it will alter its election calendar;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock desires to give notice to other local
governmental entities in Lubbock County, Texas of its intentions; NOW THEREFORE.:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby elects to hold the City of
Lubbock's regular elections in May of even -numbered years; and
THAT the City Secretary and City Attorney shall take the necessary actions to give
effect to this Resolution.
Passed by the City Council this August 11 , 2011.
ATTEST:
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
Rebe a Garza, City Secreta
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