Title
Canvass of Vote - Aug. 27, 2019 Special Election
Description
Canvass of the vote for the Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 Special Election for the City Council to canvass the votes and announce and declare the results of the election.
Report
Summary
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, the City of Phoenix held a Special Election for registered voters in the City of Phoenix to decide on the approval or rejection of two ballot propositions pertaining to Light Rail and City Pensions.
Citizen Notification
Voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) received notification of the election from the City of Phoenix in April 2019 and early ballots were mailed approximately 27 days before the election. The City mailed a Sample Ballot and Publicity Pamphlet (SBPP) the week of July 22, before early ballots were mailed, to each household with an eligible registered voter. The SBPP contained general information about the election, including the deadline to return early ballots by mail, a list of voting centers, and voter identification requirements. The SBPP also provided a sample of the ballot for voters to examine as a reference before they voted the official ballot and the full text of the two ballot propositions, a summary of each proposition and any arguments filed supporting or opposing the propositions. Additionally, information was provided through multiples publications, news releases, and the official Phoenix election Twitter account, @PHXElections. All election information was available at phoenix.gov/elections and provided in English and Spanish in all formats.
Concurrence
As required by law, the Accuracy Certification Board has certified the results of the election and that the election was conducted according to law.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.