HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-118 Resolution for Write-In VotesResolution No. 2023-118
December 19, 2023
Member Cavanaugh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-118
RESOLUTION FOR COUNTING WRITE-IN VOTES FOR LOCAL ELECTIVE
OFFICE
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 204B.09, subdivision 3 allows for the governing body of
a statutory or home rule charter city to adopt a resolution governing the counting of write-in
votes for local elective office.
WHEREAS, the current write-in vote counting process is overly time consuming and
unnecessary. Counting only registered write-in candidates aligns the write-in recording process
with Federal, State and County offices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Medina
that the city hereby requires candidates for city office to file a written request with the chief
election official no later than the seventh day before the city election if the candidate wants to
have the candidate’s write-in votes individually recorded.
Dated: December 19, 2023.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Reid and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid,
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.