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Item # 8.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/14/2020
Department:	Development Services

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and Discuss the Timing for Rescheduling the Special Charter Amendment Election Originally Planned for May 2, 2020.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council adopted Ordinance O20-04 on February 13, 2020 ordering that a Special Election be held on May 2, 2020 for the purpose of considering twenty-six (26) propositions to amend the Town's Home Rule Charter. In March, Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allowing political subdivisions within Texas to move general and special elections scheduled in May to November 3, 2020. In response to the Governor's Proclamation, the Addison City Council voted to postpone the Special Election to a date to be determined.

The Governor's Proclamation appears to require the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, but the Town could explore the option of Saturday, May 1, 2021. If the Council desires to hold the election in November, the last day to order the election would be August 17, 2020. This means that the Council would have to take action at the Council Meeting on August 11, 2020 to formally order the election.

Staff will make the attached presentation and seek input from the City Council regarding which date to hold the Special Election so that Staff can make the necessary preparations.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from the City Council.

Attachments
Presentation - Special Election Schedule