HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2012-12RESOLUTION NO. 2012-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, DECLARING AND ADOPTING THE
RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 15, 2012.
WHEREAS, the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town ") did hold a General Election by
mail ballot on May 15, 2012, for the purpose of the election of two Councilmembers; and
WHEREAS, the General Election returns have been presented to and have been
canvassed by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The total number of registered voters was 16,074, the number ballots cast
at the General Election was 5,419, the number of ballots rejected was 67, and the rate of return
was 33.71 %.
SECTION 3. The votes cast for the candidates for Councilmember were as follows:
NAME
TOTAL
Brown Dennis
3,103
DePorter, Nick
2,793
Yates Cecil
3,555
Write -ins
37
SECTION 4. It is hereby found, determined and declared of record, that the following
candidates for Councilmember did receive the greatest number of votes of the electors of the
Town at the General Election and are hereby issued certificates of election:
COUNCILMEMBER: Brown, Dennis
COUNCILMEMBER: Yates, Cecil
SECTION 5. It is hereby found, determined and declared of record, that the following
candidates for Councilmember did not receive the greatest number of votes of the electors of the
Town at the General Election:
COUNCILMEMBER: DePorter, Nick
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption.
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SECTION 7. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney
are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent
of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Council of the Town of fountain Fulls,
May 22, ' 012.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
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J' 7 chlum, Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
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Kenneth W. Buchanan, T(M-11 Manager
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ATTESTED TO:
:APP 'ED AS TO FORM:
Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney