Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing presiding and alternate judges for the May 6, 2023 General Election.
Summary
DATE: March 21, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Appointment of Presiding and Alternate Judges for May 6, 2023 General Election
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City will conduct a General Election on May 6, 2023. Section 32.001 of the Texas Election Code requires that a presiding election judge and an alternate presiding judge shall be appointed for each precinct in which an election is held. Section 32.005 of the Election Code states that the governing body of a political subdivision shall appoint the judges.
The following persons are hereby named as presiding election judges and alternate judges for said election at said precinct polling places and as the Early Voting Ballot Board (EVBB) to process the early voting results.
Election Day
Precinct #106/116 Yulinda George-Dias, Presiding Judge
Patricia Johnson, Alternate Judge
Precinct #109/204 Celestina Sierra, Presiding Judge
Jennifer Guzman, Alternate Judge
Precinct #201/211 Elvis Irby, Presiding Judge
Raymond Hamilton, Alternate Judge
Precinct #203/208/210/214/215 Marta Luz Rivera, Presiding Judge
Eddie Smith, Alternate Judge
Precinct #205 Johnny Meadors, Presiding Judge
Vicki Savilisky, Alternate Judge
Precinct #206/409/419 Bettie Hankins, Presiding Judge
Barry Birchard, Alternate Judge
Precinct #207 Paul Eishen, Presiding Judge
Shirley Robertson, Alternate Judge
Precinct #404 Phyllis Jones, Presiding Judge
John Woods, Alternate Judge
Precinct #405/414 Angeline (Anne) Sullivan, Presiding Judge
Ruby Novoa, Alternate Judge
Precinct #406 Michael (Bruno) Matarazzo, Presiding Judge
Leslie Hinkle, Alternate Judge
Precinct #401/402/413 Phyllis Nairn, Presiding Judge
Anthony Kendrick, Alternate Judge
Precinct #408/412/415 Terry Mustapher, Presiding Judge
Laura Zuna, Alternate Judge
Precinct #110/410 Dorothy Kinsinger, Presiding Judge
Judith (Judy) Killgo, Alternate Judge
Early Voting
Killeen City Hall Laura Zuna, Deputy Clerk
Shirley Robertson, Deputy Clerk
Jackson Professional Learning Center Dorothy Kinsinger, Deputy Clerk
Judith (Judy) Killgo, Deputy Clerk
Lions Club Park Senior Center Anthony Kendrick, Deputy Clerk
Marta Luz Rivera, Deputy Clerk
Early Voting Ballot Board, Central Counting Station and Signature Verification Committee
Bettie Hankins, Presiding Judge
Jacqueline Smith, Alternate Judge
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
State law mandates City Council appoint election judges and alternate judges.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Appoint the above listed judges and alternate judges.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes, Article IX, Section 98 of the City Charter states that all city elections shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas governing general and municipal elections. Appointing judges and alternate judges is required by Texas Election Code.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The estimated amount of the expenditure for election workers to include presiding judges, alternate judges and clerks is $36,535.00. Killeen ISD and Central Texas College will reimburse the City for their share of the costs.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is an annual expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funding is available in the General Fund Legal Department account 010-1010-416.50-45, Election Expense.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends city council appoint presiding and alternate judges for the May 6, 2023 General Election.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Human Resources
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Presentation