HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-85RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -85
CANVASSING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, did on the 6th day of November 2018, conduct and hold a General
Municipal Election for the office of Mayor, two offices of Council, and two ballot questions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a meeting of said Council /Canvass Board, held on
the 13" day of November, 2018 did canvass the returns and results of said General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, the following results were determined by said canvass of said General Municipal Election,
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST IN ELECTION:
Valid Votes Cast for one 2 -Year Mayor Seat
Donna Schmitt 4014
Connie Buesgens 3407
Valid Votes Cast for Two 4 -Year Council Seats
John Murzyn, Jr. 3411
Nick Novitsky 3081
Nelle Bing 3031
Kay "KT" Jacobs 2757
Question 1
Shall the Columbia Heights City Charter be amended to change the mayoral term from a two -year term to a four -year
term, with the change being effective January 1, 2021?
Yes 3587
No 4783
Question 2
Under the current city charter, the Police Department is under the control of the Mayor. Shall the Home Rule Charter of
the City of Columbia Heights be amended to place control of the Police Department under the City Manager? If
approved, this change shall take effect 30 days from the date of the election.
Yes 2911
No 5064
ORDER OF COUNCIL
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that Donna Schmitt is
hereby declared to be the elected candidate for the two year Mayor Seat, and John Murzyn, Jr. and
Nick Novitsky are hereby declared to be the elected Candidates for the two four -year Council Seats, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the Columbia Heights City Charter
shall not be amended to change the mayoral term from two years to four years, or to change the direction of the Police
Department form the Mayor to the City Manager.
Passed this 13" day of November, 2018
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Williams ,
Roll Call: All Ayes
�� wa Donna Schmitt, Mayor
Attest:
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary