DATE: December 17, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: James A. Kus, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT: Statement of Votes Cast for the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Receive the Certified Statement of Votes Cast for the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election; and
2. Declare elected the candidates with majority vote totals and the results of each measure voted on in each consolidated election under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors.
REPORT
The November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election was certified to the California Secretary of State on December 3, 2024. Pursuant to California Elections Codes sections 15302(h) and 15372, the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters is to report the final results (Certified Statement of Votes Cast) to the Board of Supervisors and the Secretary of State upon completion of the Official Canvass. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable alternative actions. California Elections Code section 15302(h) and 15372 require the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to report final election results to the Board of Supervisors. California Elections Code section 15400 requires the Board to declare elected or nominated the person(s) having the highest number of votes for a contest under its jurisdiction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions.
DISCUSSION:
Section 15300 et seq. of the California Elections Code requires an official canvass and report of the final election results to the governing board and the Secretary of State.
The County Clerk/Registrar of Voters has successfully completed this process and placed the Certified Statement of Votes Cast on file with the Clerk of the Board. In accordance with California Elections Code section 15400, the Board shall declare elected or nominated to each office voted on at the election under its jurisdiction the person having the...
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