TITLE
Recommendation to receive and file the Elections Plan for the 2020 Primary Nominating and General Municipal Elections.
DISCUSSION
On January 8, 2019, the City Council approved for final reading Ordinance No. ORD-19-0001. This ordinance effectively changes the dates of the City of Long Beach Primary Nominating and General Municipal Elections to coincide with the statewide elections as required by SB 415. The dates for the Primary Nominating and General Municipal Elections are March 3 and November 3, 2020.
The 2020 Elections Plan outlines the efforts that the Office of the City Clerk will make to ensure the effective implementation of the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's new voting system, Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP).
VSAP will change the way citizens vote to allow more flexibility. The Office of the City Clerk will work to communicate all changes to the City Council and voters and is committed to continuing offering the highest level of customer service to the diverse communities in the City of Long Beach.
This letter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber on February 25, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
MONIQUE DE LA GARZA
CITY CLERK