CC Resolution No. 01-044-- RESOLUTION NO. 01-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL CALLING
FOR BOTH A SPECIAL AND A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
ON NOV. 6, 2001, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER
NOVEMBER ELECTIONS, AND REQUESTING THAT THE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS CONDUCT THE ELECTION AND
CANVASS THE VOTES
WHEREAS, November 6, 2001 is the date set by law for general election for two
seats on the city council and any city measure(s); and
WHEREAS, at this time the City Council wishes to call a special election to fill
the vacancy created by the resignation of Council member John Statton; and
WHEREAS, Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.04.040 specifies that if a
council vacancy will be filled by election, the election must be set for the next regularly
scheduled election date no earlier than 114 days from the election call; and
WHEREAS, November 6, 2001, is the next regularly scheduled election date that
meets those requirements; and
WHEREAS, the city clerk is enjoined by law to take all steps necessary for the
holding of said election;
by the City Council of the City of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
Cupertino:
That a general municipal election is called for November 6, 2001, to fill the two
city council seats now occupied by council members Don Bumett and Sandra
James.
That a special municipal election is called for November 6, 2001, to fill the vacant
seat formerly occupied by council member John Statton.
That the City of Cupertino requests that the Registrar of Voters of Santa Clara
County conduct the election and canvass the returns. The Registrar shall be
reimbursed for all costs incurred by said services.
4. That the City of Cupertino requests that said elections be consolidated with other
November elections and that this governing body consents to such consolidation;
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That the city clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the adoption of
this resolution and to transmit a copy hereof so certified to the Registrar of Voters
and to the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County.
That the city clerk is authorized and directed to publish a notice of election within
the time and in the manner specified in Elections Code Section 12101.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 13th day of February, 2001, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES: Bumett, Chang, James, Lowenthal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Mayor, City of Cu~ino