HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 15-17 Novemebr 2015 Election Canvass RESOLUTION NO. 15-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McCALL, VALLEY
COUNTY, IDAHO, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FILLING FOUR YEAR TERMS FOR TWO OPEN CITY COUNCIL SEATS FROM THREE
CANDIDATES; SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE
QUESTION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE ASSESSING A LOCAL-OPTION
NONPROPERTY SALES TAX; SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY THE QUESTION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE TO RAISE THE MINIMUM
WAGE WITHIN THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a municipal election was duly held on November 3, 2015, for the purpose of
filling four year terms for two open City Council seats from three candidates for the City of
McCall; and
WHEREAS, a referendum for a local option tax and an initiative measure to raise the
minimum wage payable within the city limits were also on the ballot; and
WHEREAS, the judges and clerks of the election have conducted the election and made
their return in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to ratify the County's canvass of the votes and
to declare the results of the election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF McCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO, as follows:
Section 1: ELECTION
The municipal election of November 3, 2015, was duly and regularly called, noticed,
held, and conducted, the votes cast, received and canvassed, and the returns thereof made in the
time, form, and manner required by law and by the ordinances, resolutions, and proceedings
taken by the City.
Section 2: NOTICE OF ELECTION
Notice of the municipal election was duly and legally given prior to said election by the
publication of appropriate notice in the official newspaper of the City prior to the election, the
first publication being not less than twelve (12) days prior to the election, followed by additional
notice being published at not less than five (5) days prior to the date of the election.
Section 3: POLLS
The polls of the municipal election were opened at 8:00 o'clock A.M. on November 3,
2015, and remained open continuously until closed at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., at the
polling place designated by the County Clerk.
Section 4: QUALIFIED ELECTORS
Only persons who were, on November 3, 2015, qualified electors of the City, within the
meaning of Article 6, Section 2, Idaho Constitution, and Section 50-413, Idaho Code, eighteen
(18) years of age or older, citizens of the United States and of the State of Idaho and who had
been bona fide residents of the City for at least thirty (30) days preceding the election, duly
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registered to vote therein, were permitted to vote at the municipal election, and no person
qualified to vote at said election was refused the right to vote.
Section 5: BALLOTS
The ballots used at the municipal election were in the form prescribed by law. A Sample
Ballot was duly and legally printed twenty-nine (29) days prior to said election. A Sample Ballot
was duly and legally published in the official newspaper of the City prior to the election, the first
publication being not less than twelve (12) days prior to the election, followed by additional
Sample Ballot being published at not less than five (5) days prior to the date of the election.
Section 6: CANVASS
After the polls were closed, the election officials immediately proceeded to count the
ballots cast at the election. The counting continued without adjournment until completed and the
result declared. The election judge and clerks thereupon certified the returns of the election to the
County Clerk, who presented the results to the County Commissioners. The Valley County
Commissioners, acting as a Board of Canvassers of Election, have examined the returns of the
election and have canvassed the returns and declared the results of the election.
For the referendum of Ordinance 936 for imposition and collection of non-property
taxes in the form of 1% sales tax and an additional 3% lodging tax the results were:
The total number of votes cast at said election for and against the referendum:
Total votes cast 885
Votes for 579 65.42%
Votes against 306 34.57%
For the initiative relating to an increase in the minimum wage paid to employees by
employers in the city of McCall, Idaho the results were:
The total number of votes cast at said election for and against the initiative:
Total votes cast 885
Votes for 409 46.21%
Votes against 470 53.10%
For the four year terms for two open City Council seats:
The total number of votes cast at said election for Jackie Aymon:
Total votes cast 885
For Jackie Aymon 514 58.08%
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The total number of votes cast at said election for: Colby Nielsen
Total votes cast 885
For Colby Nielsen 420 47.46%
The total number of votes cast at said election for Nic Swanson:
Total votes cast: 885 •
For Nic Swanson 590 66.67%
Section 7: DECLARATION OF RESULTS
Upon canvass, it was found that the results for the four year terms for three open City
Council seats are:
Jackie Aymon Elected
Colby Nielsen Not Elected
Nic Swanson Elected
In accordance with the provisions of Idaho State Law, said Jackie Aymon is hereby declared to
be Elected to the position of City Council Member in accordance with Idaho State Law.
In accordance with the provisions of Idaho State Law, said Colby Nielsen is hereby declared to
be Not Elected to the position of City Council Member in accordance with Idaho State Law.
In accordance with the provisions of Idaho State Law, said Nic Swanson is hereby declared to be
Elected to the position of City Council Member in accordance with Idaho State Law.
Upon canvass, in accordance with the provisions of Idaho State Law, it was found that the
referendum of Ordinance 936 for imposition and collection of non-property taxes in the form of
1% sales tax and an additional 3% lodging tax passed with 65.42% of the votes and therefore
became law.
Upon canvass, in accordance with the provisions of Idaho State Law, it was found that the
initiative relating to an increase in the minimum wage paid to employees by employers in the
city of McCall, Idaho failed with only 46.21% of the votes and therefore did not become law.
Section 8: OFFICERS AUTHORIZED
The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or
appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
Section 9: RATIFICATION
The Council met following the election at the meeting place of the City Council, at High
School Annex, 401 North Mission Street, McCall, Idaho, for the purpose of ratifying the canvass
results of the election. Thereupon, the results were entered in the minutes of the Council and
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proclaimed as final. The City hereby ratifies all actions taken by the County in connection with
the election, the publication of notice thereof, the preparation and printing of ballots and sample
ballots used at the election, and all other matters connected therewith, are hereby in all respects
ratified, approved, and confirmed.
DATED this 19 day of November, 2015.
CITY OF McCALL
Valley County, Idaho
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