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4. 1. <br />Canvassing Board <br />Meeting Date: <br />08/16/2024 <br />Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Enhance City's communication through transparency and accountability. <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Declare the Results of the August 13, 2024 Primary Election <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to accept and declare the results of the August 13, 2024 Primary Election. <br />There were three candidates on the ballot: Garth Andersen, Kirsten Buscher and Ebizimo Nagberi. Garth <br />Andersen and Kirsten Buscher received the most votes and will appear on the General Election ballot on <br />November 5, 2024. Garth Andersen received 757 votes, Kirsten Buscher received 929 votes, and Ebizimo <br />Nagberi received 117 votes. The seat is for a 4-year term that ends January 1, 2029. <br />As per State Statutes, the City Council must serve as a Canvassing Board to accept and declare the results of a <br />local election. The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. All 9 polling places were open for <br />voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents also had the opportunity to vote absentee if they chose, either at <br />Ramsey City Hall, at Anoka County Elections Department, or by mail. <br />Attached are the following documents: <br />• Abstract <br />• Ramsey Results Summary <br />• Voting Statistics Spreadsheet <br />Funding Source: <br />Not applicable. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends accepting and declaring the results of the August 13, 2024, Primary Election <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to accept and declare the results of the August 13, 2024, Primary Election. <br />Ramsey Abstract <br />Ramsey Results Summary <br />2024 Primary Election Results <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 08/15/2024 10:49 AM <br />Form Started By: Katie Schmidt Started On: 08/15/2024 08:38 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 08/15/2024 <br />