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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED TO COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEES RELATED TO THE MARCH 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
State law (Elections Code Secs. 7772.1) requires that the Board of Supervisors declare elected the candidates who have been nominated to County Central Committees when the number of nominees for a position did not exceed the number of candidates to be elected and, therefore, in accordance with the law, the names were not printed on the ballot
Today’s action requests the Board to adopt a resolution declaring these election results.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED TO COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEES RELATED TO THE MARCH 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
A person’s vote can influence policy and who represents them in government, which in turn impacts their environment, health, and quality of life. The Registrar of Voters’ conduct of a fair, accurate, and transparent election allows all eligible citizens to have a part in matters that affect them.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
A person’s vote has a direct influence on the sustainability of their neighborhood, community, and local region. By voting, San Diego residents have a direct impact on their health, equity, the economy, and environment. With the County’s implementation of the vote center model, all active registered voters receive a ballot in the mail as required by current law. This increases accessibility by providing voters with the opportunity to consider the method that is most convenient for them to return their ballot and has the possibility of reducing vehicles miles traveled to cast their vote. In addition, voters have the option of receiving voter information guides electronically to reduce paper waste. The recommended action today aligns with the Governance lens of sustainability and the County of San Diego Sustainability Goal of providing just and equitable access to County services.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Resolution. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
State law (Elections Code Sections 7772.1) requires that the Board of Supervisors declare elected the candidates who have been nominated to the Peace and Freedom County Central Committees. This is necessary when the number of nominees for a position did not exceed the number of candidates to be elected. The Peace and Freedom County Central Committee had five contests scheduled for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. District 1 and District 3 had no qualified candidates. District 2 had three qualified candidates for five positions, District 4 had seven qualified candidates for eight positions, and District 5 had six qualified candidates for six positions. Therefore, all qualified candidates will be declared elected.
County Central Committees:
Peace and Freedom: State law requires that the Board of Supervisors declare the following nominees elected to the Peace and Freedom County Central Committee:
2nd Supervisorial District:
Joseph Moore
Forest Smith
Sierra Tillman
4th Supervisorial District:
Victoria Barron
Lyle Batalona
Jose Cortes
Charlie Eichel
Justine Mann
David Petr
Emily Von Gerichten
5th Supervisorial District:
Zachary Bowersock
Jeremiah Bursian
Daniel Colmenarez
Eric McGill
Christianne McCormick
Clay Scheller
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s action to declare election results supports the values represented in the County of San Diego’s 2024-2029 Community Strategic Initiative by conducting voting processes with the highest level of professional election standards, accountability, security and transparency.
Respectfully submitted,
SARAH E. AGHASSI
Interim Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENT(S)
Attachment A - RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED TO COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEES RELATED TO THE MARCH 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.