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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and Town Council June 8, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 47-2022, requesting and consenting to consolidation of
elections and setting specifications of the election order for the November
8, 2022, Municipal Election
BACKGROUND
A municipal election will be held in Danville on November 8, 2022, to elect two members to
the Danville Town Council for four-year terms. The Contra Costa County Elections Division
traditionally administers Danville’s Municipal Elections. July 6, 2022, is the deadline for
submitting a formal request to the Contra Costa County Elections Division to administer
Danville's Election on November 8, 2022.
In addition to requesting consolidation, the Contra Costa County Elections Division requires
that the Town Council resolution include policies for candidate statements including: the
number of words the candidate statement can contain; who will pay for the candidate
statement; whether the fee for the candidate statement must be paid at the time of filing;
and, action to be taken in the case of a tie vote.
DISCUSSION
The practice established for previous Town Council elections has allowed for a 250-word
candidate statement and required the candidate to pay the cost of publishing the statement
in the voter pamphlet. It is estimated that the cost to print a 250-word candidate statement
this year may be approximately $800. The final estimate will be provided by the Contra
Costa County Elections Division in July, prior to the nomination period opening on July 18,
2022. The difference between the estimate and the actual cost will be invoiced or refunded
upon determination of the actual cost by the County.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public.
FISCAL IMPACT
Based on a current registered voter population of 32,414, and an estimated cost of $2-$3 per
registered voter, the estimated cost of the election is approximately $64,828 to $97,242.
Final costs will be determined by the Contra Costa County Elections Division, following the
election, and varies depending upon the number of agencies that consolidate and share in
the election costs. The Town has included $64,874 in the FY 2022/23 budget for election
purposes.
All costs associated with the production of the candidate statements will be borne by the
candidate.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 47-2022, requesting and consenting to consolidation of elections and
setting specifications of the election order for the November 8, 2022, Municipal Election.
Prepared by:
Marie Sunseri
City Clerk
Attachment: Resolution No. 47-2022
2022 Municipal Election 2 June 8, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 47-2022
REQUESTING AND CONSENTING TO CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS AND
SETTING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the Town Council has ordered a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 8, 2022 to fill certain municipal offices; and
WHEREAS, other elections may be held in whole or in part in the incorporated area of
the Town of Danville and it is to the advantage of the Town to consolidate pursuant to
Elections Code Section 10002; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 10002 requires the Town to reimburse the County in
full for the services performed upon presentation of an invoice to the Town by the County
Elections Official; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 requires that before the nominating period
opens, the Town Council must determine whether a charge shall be levied against each
candidate submitting a candidate statement to be sent to the voters, may establish the
cost for the candidate statement; and determine whether the cost be paid in advance; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 12101 requires the publication of a notice of the
election once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town; and
WHEREAS, tie votes shall be determined by lot unless the Town Council adopts the
provisions of Elections Code 15651(b) prior to the conduct of the election resulting in the
tie vote; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council that an election be held in accordance with
the following specifications:
1.The Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The purpose of the
election is to choose successors for two seats on the Danville Town Council for
four-year terms; and
2.The Town Council hereby requests and consents to the consolidation of this
election with other elections which may be held in whole or in part of the Town
of Danville, as provided in Elections Code Section 10002; and
3.The Town will reimburse Contra Costa County for the actual cost incurred in
conducting the election upon receipt of an invoice stating the amount due as
determined by the Elections Official; and
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