Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing presiding and alternate judges for the June 12, 2021 second election.
Summary
DATE: May 25, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Appointment of Presiding and Alternate Judges for June 12, 2021 Second Election
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Section 32.001 of the election code requires that a presiding election judge and an alternate presiding judge shall be appointed. 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 to process the early voting results.
Election Day:
Precinct #404 Teresa Griffin, Presiding Judge
Marta Rivera, Alternate Judge
Precinct #405 Anthony Kendrick, Presiding Judge
Maceia Roscoe, Alternate Judge
Precinct #401/402/412/413 Phyllis Narin, Presiding Judge
Anastazia Lozada, Alternate Judge
Early Voting:
City Hall Teresa Griffin, Presiding Judge
Marta Rivera, Alternate Judge
Lions Club Senior Center Anthony Kendrick, Presiding Judge
Maceia Roscoe, Alternate Judge
Early Voting Ballot Board, Central Counting Station and Signature Verification Committee:
Leo Gukeisen, Presiding Judge
Terry Mustapher, 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 polling location workers to include judges and alternate judges is $6,920. Funds are budgeted in account 010-1010-416.50-45, Election Expense.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, this expenditure is budgeted.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes, there are sufficient funds budgeted in the line-item for the expenditure.
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends city council appoint presiding and alternate judges for the June 12, 2021 second election.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
N/A