TC Res. No. 2008-23 Authorizing the TOA to participate in the coordinated election of Nov 4. 2008TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 08-23
SERIES OF 2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO.PARTICIPATE IN
THE COORDINATED ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008
WHEREAS,, § 1-7-116(5), C.R.S. provides that "If, by one hundred days before the
election, a political subdivision has taken formal action to participate in a general election or
other election that will be coordinated by the county clerk and recorder, the political
subdivision shall notify the county clerk and recorder."
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon wishes to take this formal action to participate in the
coordinated election of November 4, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Town of Avon hereby takes this formal action to participate in the
coordinated election of November 4, 2008.
ADOPTED this day of k- , 2008.
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Pa M Kenny, To ler
OF)AVON,
C. Wolfe, Mayor
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MEMO
To:
Mayor and Council Members
Thru:
Larry Brooks, Town Manager
John Dunn, Town Attorney
From:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Date:
June 25, 2008
Re;
Election 2008 - Miscellaneous Information
Summary:
Please find attached the following information:
✓ Resolution No. 08-23; Resolution authorizing .the Town- of Avon 'to participate in the
Coordinated Election of November 4, 2008,
✓ Important~Dates for the *2008 Election Year
✓ Press Release for Town of Avon's Municipal Election to be submitted.to the newspapers
late July. Information will also be posted to Avon's website at www.avon.orq
✓ Eagle County Election Information can be found at the following website:
hftp://www.eaglecountV.us/Clerk/elections
• Background:
The'Town of Avon has participated in this type of coordinated election for its municipal election
in the past. This. resolution ' is added to the agenda in light of the candidate election to take
,place this November.
Discussion: "
This formal action must. be taken to participate in the coordinated election and forwarded to the
Eagle County Clerk 8~'Recorder:no,later than 100 days prior to the election,' which is Friday, July
25, 2008. There are three seats open with this November election; Councilors Underwood,
Phillips and.Ferarro.
The other attachments are informational for your review.
Please note the Avon Municipal Building will be used for the Primary Election on August 12,
2008. It was decided the`Avon Town Council Meeting scheduled that day will either be
cancelled or moved to another location or date.
Financial Implications:
There are financial implications in administrating the election that have been budgeted in the
2008 budget ($5,000).
Town Manager Comments:
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TOWN. OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 08-23
SERIES OF 2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO-PARTICIPATE IN
THE COORDINATED ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008
WHEREAS, § 1-7-116(5), C.R.S. provides that "If, by one hundred days before the
election, a political subdivision has -taken formal action to participate in a general election or
other election that will be coordinated by the county clerk and recorder, the political
subdivision shall notify the county clerk and recorder."
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon wishes to take this formal ,action_ ,to ;participate in the
coordinated election of November 4, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN-. COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO;.
Section 1. The Town of Avon hereby takes this formal action to participate in the
coordinated election of November 4, 2008.
ADOPTED this day of , 2008.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
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Town of Avon, Colorado
General Coordinated Election Calendar
• November 4, 2008
Important Dates to Remember
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Petitions may be circulated and signed up to 91 days before the
election and no later than 71 days before the election.
Tuesday
August 5, 2008
Nomination Petitions for municipal office may be circulated and
signed.
Monday
August 25, 2008
Last day to file nomination petitions for municipal office.
Tuesday
August 26, 2008
Last day to file IGA with Eagle County Clerk to particpate in
coordinated election
Monday
September 1, 2008
Last day for write-in candidates to file an affidavit of intent with the
municipal clerk.
Proposed
September 3, 2008
Candidate Drawing which will determine the placement of names on
the official ballot - This date will be finalized late August &
candidates will be contacted.
Monday
October 6, 2008
Last day to register to vote for the General Election.
Friday
September 5, 2008
Last day to certfi the ballot content to Eagle Count Clerk
Tuesday
October 14, 2008
Financial Disclosure Statements (FCPA) due for municipal
candidates.
Friday
October 31, 2008
Financial Disclosure Statements due for municipal candidates.
Last day for earl voting
Tuesday
November 4, 2008
Election Da
Thursday
December 4, 2008
Financial Disclosure Statements (FCPA) due for municipal
candidates.
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact: Town of Avon
Patty McKenny
748-4035
TOWN OF AVON
General Coordinated / Municipal Election on November 4, 2008
Nomination petitions for three openings on the Avon Town Council will be available at
the Town Clerk's Office, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado
beginning Tuesday, August 5, 2008. The deadline for filing the petitions with the Avon
Town Clerk is Monday, August 25, 2008. The election will be coordinated with the Eagle
County Clerk & Recorder's Office and is held on November 4, 2008. The last day to
register to vote in this election is October 6, 2008.
To be eligible for election, candidates must be 18 years of age on the date of the
election, a citizen of the United States, a qualified elector, and have resided within the
Town of Avon for a minimum of one (1) year immediately preceding said election.
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Please contact Town Clerk Patty McKenny at 748-4035 or log on to www\avon.org\vote
for further information. is
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