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Consider approving Resolution No. 2021-046 canvassing and declaring the election results of the May 1, 2021, General Election for Councilmember District 3 and District 5 and ordering a runoff election, if necessary; and take appropriate action
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Farmers Branch held a General Election on May 1, 2021 to elect a member to City Council District 3 and District 5. The proposed Resolution No. 2021-046 canvasses the results of the May 1, 2021 General Election. The two candidates receiving majority votes are as follows:
• District 3 - Traci Williams
• District 5 - David Merritt
The Mayor reads the canvass statement in Resolution No. 2021-046, which declares Traci Williams as duly elected to District 3 and David Merritt duly elected to District 5 City Council.
• The City Council approves Resolution No. 2021-046, canvassing the election.
• Mayor Dye notes that the City has received verbal notice of a recount for District 5. (No oath or certificate of election may be provided until after the final recount for this district.)
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2021-046 canvassing the election returns of the May 1, 2021 General Election, to elect a member to City Council District 3 and District 5.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-046, as presented.
2) Motion to take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 2021-046