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Form of the Ballot for Nov. 3, 2020 Mayor and Council Election (Ordinance S-46727)
Description
This report requests City Council approval of an ordinance establishing the form of the ballot for the City of Phoenix Mayor and Council Election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
Report
Summary
This ordinance establishes the language that will be printed on the ballot. In this election, registered voters who reside in the city of Phoenix will elect a Mayor and decide a ballot measure related to the locally controlled alternative expenditure limitation. The ballot measure, if approved, would continue a locally controlled alternative expenditure limitation. This alternative expenditure limitation would set the limit equal to the budget adopted by the City Council. The Council referred this measure to voters at the April 15, 2020 Formal Council Meeting. Additionally, voters residing in City Council Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 will elect Council Members.
The form of the ballot for this election is consistent with the requirements for the State General Election ballot, as Maricopa County will be conducting the election.
Public Outreach
Voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) will receive notification of the election and will automatically be sent a ballot by mail unless the voter requests that a ballot not be mailed. Households with one or more registered voters will receive a Publicity Pamphlet, which contains general information about the election, including key dates related to when early ballots by mail are due and when voting locations open. Several publications and news releases will be provided throughout the election process and shared on a variety of platforms, including print and social media. All election information will be provided in English and Spanish and is available on phoenix.gov/elections.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.