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File #: 23-0451    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 4/6/2023 In control: Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
On agenda: 4/25/2023 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Elections Office to Not List Proponents and Opponents of Local Measures on the County Ballots for Future Elections
Attachments: 1. Resolution 23-078, 2. Resolution, 3. Memorandum AB 1416 Ballot Measure.pdf

TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
MEETING DATE: April 25, 2023


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Katrina Bartolomie
PHONE:
707-234-6819
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Amanda Wolter
PHONE:
707-234-6819


ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda

TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A


AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Elections Office to Not List Proponents and Opponents of Local Measures on the County Ballots for Future Elections
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt resolution authorizing the Elections Office to not to list supporters and opponents of local measures on the county ballot for future elections; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Assembly Bill (AB) 1416 Passed with an Effective Date of January 1, 2023, AB 1416 adds a requirement to list all Supporter and Opponents of a Statewide Measure on the Ballot Label. Election Code 9170(d) Allows a County Board of Supervisors to Elect Not to List Supporters and Opponents for County, City, District and School Measures on the County Ballot and Future County Ballots. Adopting the Resolution Pursuant to California Election Code 9170(d) would benefit the County and its Voters by Reducing the Number of Ballot Cards and Complexity of the Ballot. Adopting the Resolution Pursuant to California Election Code 9170(d) would benefit the County, Municipalities, School Districts and Special Districts by Reducing the Costs of Ballot Printing.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do Not Approve Resolution.

DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? N/A

STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government

SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL

VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority



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