DATE: January 28, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: James A. Kus, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT: Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Fresno City Council, District 5
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt a Resolution approving the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to conduct a Special Municipal Election on March 18, 2025 for the City of Fresno to fill a vacancy for the remaining term in the office of the Councilmember for District 5.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will allow the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to conduct a City of Fresno Special Municipal Election, to be held on March 18, 2025, to fill the vacancy for Fresno City Council, District 5. The current vacancy is due to the resignation of a Council Member effective January 7, 2025. This item pertains to Districts 3, 4, and 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, it would be the responsibility of the City of Fresno to conduct its election.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The City of Fresno has agreed, by Resolution No. 2024-299, to reimburse the County for all costs related to conducting the special election. The estimated cost range for the Special Municipal Election is $180,000 to $200,000.
DISCUSSION:
On February 6, 2018, the Board approved the City of Fresno’s request in Resolution No. 2017-317 for the Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to conduct and provide all necessary services for the City’s general and special elections. Additionally, in Resolution No. 2017-317, the City of Fresno consents to reimburse the County for costs incurred by the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters for said services.
On December 12, 2024, the City of Fresno approved Resolution No. 2024-299, calling a Special Municipal Election to fill the vacancy for the remaining term in the office of the Councilmember for District 5. Approval of the recommended action will authorize the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to conduct the special election on March 18, 2025.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI # 21, February 6, 2018
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - CC/ROV Resolution
On file with Clerk - City of Fresno Resolution 2024-299
On file with Clerk - City of Fresno Resolution 2017-317
CAO ANALYST:
Amy Ryals