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Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing presiding and alternate judges for the May 4, 2024 General Election.
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DATE: March 5, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Appointment of Presiding and Alternate Judges for May 4, 2024 General Election
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City will conduct a General Election on May 4, 2024. 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. Additionally, Section 32.005 of the Texas Election Code states that the governing body of a political subdivision shall appoint the judges.
The following individuals 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)/Central Counting Station personnel to process ballots by mail, early voting results and election day voting results.
Early Voting
Killeen City Hall (Main Early Voting Location):
• Barry Birchard, Lead Deputy Early Voting Clerk
• Eddie Smith, Deputy Early Voting Clerk
Jackson Professional Learning Center (Branch Early Voting Location):
• Tuwana Jones, Lead Deputy Early Voting Clerk
• Gail Fletcher, Deputy Early Voting Clerk
Lions Club Park Senior Center (Branch Early Voting Location):
• Marilyn Grable, Lead Deputy Early Voting Clerk
• Apryl Greasham, Deputy Early Voting Clerk
Election Day
Precincts #106/116/201/211 (Rancier Middle School):
• Yulinda George-Dias, Presiding Judge
• Patricia Johnson, Alternate Judge
Precincts #109/110/204/406/410 (Utility Collections):
• Vicki Savilisky, Presiding Judge
• Jasmine Savilisky, Alternate Judge
Precincts #203/208/210/214/215 (Cedar Valley Elementary School):
• Barry Birchard, Presiding Judge
• Eddie Smith, Alternate Judge
Precincts #205/207 (Jackson Professional Learning Center):
• Tuwana Jones, Presiding Judge
• Gail Fletcher, Alternate Judge
Precincts #206/408/409/419 (Killeen Lions Park Senior Center):
• Terry Mustapher, Presiding Judge
• Beverly Hurst, Alternate Judge
Precincts #404/412/415 (Sugar Loaf Elementary School):
• Marcus Harris, Presiding Judge
• Jeffery Williams, Alternate Judge
Precincts #401/405/414 (Robert M. Shoemaker High School):
• Teresa Griffin, Presiding Judge
• John Woods, Alternate Judge
Precincts #402/413 (Roy J. Smith Middle School):
• Marilyn Grable, Presiding Judge
• Apryl Greasham, Alternate Judge
Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Personnel
• Martha Green, Presiding Judge
• Mya Zungia, Alternate Judge
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
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 the Texas Election Code.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/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 $33,000.00. Killeen ISD will reimburse the City for their share of the costs.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is an annual expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funding is available in the General Fund Legal Department account 010-1010-416.40-11, Personnel Services - Seasonal Employees.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends City Council appoint presiding and alternate judges for the May 4, 2024 General Election.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Human Resources
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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