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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. 1715130.1 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: 9 7-zw�� J' 7 chlum, Mayor REVIEWED BY: �' � 0". - Kenneth W. Buchanan, T(M-11 Manager 1715130.1 1 ATTESTED TO: :APP 'ED AS TO FORM: Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney