HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19998: CASTING VOTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS P. R. No. 19998
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019
WHEREAS, the terms of the Jefferson County Appraisal District Board of Directors
expires on Decembers 31, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2017 (pursuant to Resolution No. 17-253), the City
Council cast votes for nominations to the Jefferson County Appraisal District and submitted
one name for consideration; and,
WHEREAS, all five (5) positions on the Board of Directors are up for re-election for
the 2017-2018 term of office; and,
WHEREAS, based on 2016 Tax Levies, the City Council has 177 votes allocated;
and,
WHEREAS, the Council can cast all of its 177 votes for one candidate or distribute
them among the other candidates; and,
WHEREAS, the following individuals are candidates for the board of directors:
• Allison Nathan Getz
• Eugene Landry
• Charles Lankford
• Lauren Williams Mason
• Dr. Louis Reed
WHEREAS, the deadline for casting votes by written resolution is on or before
December 15, 2017, the official ballot is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and,
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WHEREAS, the term of office for the Jefferson County Appraisal District Board of
Directors is from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Secretary shall submit this Resolution to the Jefferson
County Appraisal District, as delineated herein with the applicable votes and shall send a
certified copy of this Resolution to the District:
CANDIDATES: VOTES:
Allison Nathan Getz
Eugene Landry
Charles Lankford
Lauren Williams Mason
Dr. Louis Reed
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D.,
2017, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES:
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Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVE ' AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal
City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
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ELECTION BALLOT
Jefferson County Appraisal District
Board of Directors, 2018 - 2019 Term of Office
The following individuals have been nominated:
Allison Nathan Getz
Eugene Landry
Charles Lankford
Lauren Williams Mason
Dr. Louis Reed