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Item # 16.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	01/11/2022
Department:	City Secretary

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on an Ordinance Calling and Ordering the May 7, 2022 General Election.

BACKGROUND:

A general election is conducted each May to elect representatives to the Addison City Council as necessary. The attached Ordinance establishes the procedures for the May 7, 2022 General Election in accordance with state law and the Town's Home Rule Charter. The election is called to elect three (3) City Council Members.

The first day to file for a place on the May ballot is Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The last day to file is Friday, February 18, 2022.

The Town will enter into a Joint Election Contract with the Dallas County Election Department for the May 7, 2022 General Election. All procedures remain the same as in previous years.

Should the election be uncontested and unnecessary, the Town will have the opportunity to cancel the election in accordance with the Election Code.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Ordinance - Call May 2022 Election