Agenda - Canvassing Board - 08/19/2019

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Our Mistioi}: To work together to reipoiibly grew our comma nityr, and to provide quality, cent-oliBcdwe, and efficient government services. Canvassing Board Meeting Date: 08/19/2019 By: Katie Schmidt, Administrative Services 4. 1. Information Title: Declare the Results of the August 13, 2019, Special General Election Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to accept and declare the results of the August 13, 2019, Special General Election. Background: As per State Statutes, the City Council must serve as a Canvassing Board to accept and declare the results of a local election. The General Election was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, and the City's eight polling places were open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The residents also had the opportunity to vote absentee if they chose, either at Ramsey City Hall, at Anoka County Elections Department, or by mail. The voter turnout for the General Election, including absentee votes, was on average 4.07 percent. The Abstract of Votes Cast and the 2019 Results Spreadsheet are attached. Recommendation: Staff recommends accepting and declaring the results of the August 13, 2019, Special General Election and to sign the Abstract of Votes Cast. Action: Motion to accept and declare the results of the August 13, 2019, Special General Election. Attachments Abstract Result Spreadsheet Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Colleen Lasher Colleen Lasher 08/15/2019 02:51 PM Kurt Ulrich Kathy Schmitz 08/15/2019 02:55 PM Form Started By: Katie Schmidt Started On: 08/08/2019 10:25 AM Final Approval Date: 08/15/2019