CC 2024-12-10_06c Declaration of Nov 5 2024 Election ResultsItem 6.c.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Director of Legislative & Information Services/
City Clerk
SUBJECT: Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General
Municipal Election
DATE: December 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution declaring the official results of the General Municipal Election held on
November 5, 2024, and the final Certificates of the Canvass.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. An invoice for the
costs to conduct the election has not yet been received from the County of San Luis
Obispo; however, anticipated expenses estimated at $55,000 have been included in the
FY 2024-25 Legislative and Information Services Department Budget.
BACKGROUND:
On November 5, 2024, a General Municipal Election was held in the City for the purpose
of electing a Mayor; one (1) District 2 City Council member; one (1) District 3 City Council
member, and, voting on one (1) ballot measure ("Measure E-24") asking voters if the City
shall be authorized to increase the Transactions and Use (“Sales Tax”) by 1% to fund city
services, such as: fixing potholes, maintaining city streets, sidewalks, parks, aging
infrastructure, and community facilities; providing local fire protection, police, and 9 -1-1
emergency services; cleaning up litter/graffiti, and addressing homelessness. This was
the City’s second by-district election. In accordance with City Council Resolutions Nos.
5359 and 5360, the City’s election was consolidated with the Statewide General Election
that was conducted on the same day by the County of San Luis Obispo. The County
Clerk-Recorder was responsible for canvassing all votes cast and certifying the election
results.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Total voter registration for the City of Arroyo Grande was 13,223. The number of total
ballots cast was 11,177 resulting in a 84.53% voter turnout. Results of the election are as
follows:
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Item 6.c.
City Council
Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal
Election
December 10, 2024
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Mayor (Vote for 1): Caren Ray Russom and Gaea Powell.
o Caren Ray Russom received 6,564 votes (64.32%). Based on these results,
Caren Ray Russom received the highest number of votes and is the
candidate elected to the office of Mayor.
City Council District 2 (Vote for 1): Aileen Loe
o Aileen Loe received 1,796 votes (100%). Aileen Loe ran unopposed and is
the candidate elected as District 2 Member of the City Council.
City Council District 3 (Vote for 1): Jamie Maraviglia and Marlea Harmon.
o Jamie Maraviglia received 1,120 votes (56.25%). Jamie Maraviglia received
the highest number of votes from voters in District 3 and is the candidate
elected as District 3 Member of the City Council.
Measure: Measure E-24 passed voter approval. 64.95% of the votes were a “Yes”
vote, meeting the majority voter approval required to authorize the City to increase
the Transaction and Use Tax (“Sales Tax”) by 1% to fund city services, such as:
fixing potholes, maintaining city streets, sidewalks, parks, aging infrastructure, and
community facilities; providing local fire protection, police, and 9 -1-1 emergency
services; cleaning up litter/graffiti, and addressing homelessness.
The County Clerk-Recorder has conducted the official canvass of the returns of the votes
cast in the election and has certified the results to the City Council in accordance with
California Elections Code Section 10262. In accordance with California Elections Code
Sections 10262 and 10263, the City Council is to adopt a Resolution declaring the results
of the General Municipal Election and the final Certificates of the Canvass, as shown in
Exhibit A of Attachment 1.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the Resolution; or
2. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Adoption of the Resolution will ensure the City complies with State law as it relates to the
declaration and acceptance of the election results.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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Item 6.c.
City Council
Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal
Election
December 10, 2024
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held in the City of Arroyo Grande,
California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and manner as provided by
law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were
appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes
were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form
and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of
California for the holding of elections in general law cities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution Nos. 5359 and 5360, the San Luis Obispo County
Clerk-Recorder canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to the
City Council, which are attached hereto and made a part herein as “Exhibit A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande,
California, that:
1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The whole number of ballots cast in the city was 11,177.
3. The names of the persons voted for at the election for Mayor are as follows: Caren
Ray Russom, and Gaea Powell.
4. The names of the persons voted for at the election for District 2 Member of the City
Council are as follows: Aileen Loe.
5. The names of the persons voted for at the election for District 3 Member of the City
Council are as follows: Marlea Harmon, and Jamie Maraviglia.
6. The Measure voted upon at the election is as follows:
Measure E-24: To provide funding for Arroyo Grande city services, such as: fixing
potholes, maintaining city streets, sidewalks, parks, aging infrastructure, and
community facilities; providing local fire protection, police, and 9-1-1 emergency
services; cleaning up litter/graffiti, and addressing homelessness; shall City of
Arroyo Grande’s ordinance establishing a one-cent sales tax for 10 years be
adopted, providing $6,000,000 annually for general government use that can’t be
taken by the State, with citizen oversight, independent audits, and all money locally
controlled?
7. The whole number of ballots cast and the number of ballots cast for the
abovenamed offices are listed in “Exhibit A”, attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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8. The City Council does declare and determine that as a result of the election:
Caren Ray Russom was elected as Mayor for a full term of two (2) years;
Aileen Loe was elected as District 2 Member of the Council Member for a
full term of four (4) years;
Jamie Maraviglia was elected as District 3 Member of the City Council for a
full term of four (4) years.
A majority of the voters voting on Measure E-24 relating to the City’s
authority to increase the Transaction and Use Tax (“Sales Tax”) to fund city
services, such as: fixing potholes, maintaining city streets, sidewalks, parks,
aging infrastructure, and community facilities; providing local fire protection,
police, and 9-1-1 emergency services; cleaning up litter/graffiti, and
addressing homelessness voted in favor of it, and that the measure was
carried, and shall be deemed adopted or ratified.
9. The City Clerk shall enter into the records of the City of Arroyo Grande a statement
of the results of the election, showing: (1) The total number of ballots cast in the
City; (2) the names of the persons voted for; (3) the measures voted upon; (4) for
what office each person was voted for; (5) the total number of votes given at each
precinct to each person and for and against each measure; and (6) the total
number of votes given in the city to each person, and for and against any
measure.
10. The City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so
elected a Certificate of Election signed by the City Clerk and authenticated; that
the City Clerk shall administer to each person elected the Oath of Office
prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them
subscribe to it and file it in the Office of the City Clerk. Each and all of the persons
so elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have
been elected.
11. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
On a motion by Council Member _________, seconded by Council Member __________,
and by the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 10th day of December 2024.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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_______________________________________
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________________
MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT A
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Exhibit A
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Precinct Registered
Voters Voters Cast % Turnout
County
Electionwide
401
Polling 1,326 42 3.17%
Vote by Mail 1,326 1,133 85.44%
Total 1,326 1,175 88.61%
402
Polling 2,394 113 4.72%
Vote by Mail 2,394 2,005 83.75%
Total 2,394 2,118 88.47%
403
Polling 1,548 79 5.10%
Vote by Mail 1,548 1,237 79.91%
Total 1,548 1,316 85.01%
405
Polling 1,425 54 3.79%
Vote by Mail 1,425 1,140 80.00%
Total 1,425 1,194 83.79%
406
Polling 1,868 103 5.51%
Vote by Mail 1,868 1,447 77.46%
Total 1,868 1,550 82.98%
407
Polling 1,114 73 6.55%
Vote by Mail 1,114 815 73.16%
Total 1,114 888 79.71%
SOVC for: City of Arroyo Grande, Mayor, City of Arroyo Grande, Councilmember, District 2,
City of Arroyo Grande, Councilmember, District 3, City of Arroyo Grande, All Counting
Groups
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS - CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
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Precinct Registered
Voters Voters Cast % Turnout
408
Polling 1,375 80 5.82%
Vote by Mail 1,375 1,005 73.09%
Total 1,375 1,085 78.91%
409
Polling 1,650 95 5.76%
Vote by Mail 1,650 1,300 78.79%
Total 1,650 1,395 84.55%
428
Polling 523 19 3.63%
Vote by Mail 523 437 83.56%
Total 523 456 87.19%
Electionwide - Total 13,223 11,177 84.53%
County - Total 13,223 11,177 84.53%
Polling 13,223 658 4.98%
Vote by Mail 13,223 10,519 79.55%
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City of Arroyo Grande, Mayor (Vote for 1) **** - Insufficient Turnout to Protect Voter Privacy
Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersUndervotesOvervotesCounty
Electionwide
401
Polling 42 1,326 8 0
Vote by Mail 1,133 1,326 75 0
Total 1,175 1,326 83 0
402
Polling 113 2,394 18 0
Vote by Mail 2,005 2,394 140 0
Total 2,118 2,394 158 0
403
Polling 79 1,548 18 0
Vote by Mail 1,237 1,548 68 0
Total 1,316 1,548 86 0
405
Polling 54 1,425 11 0
Vote by Mail 1,140 1,425 99 0
Total 1,194 1,425 110 0
406
Polling 103 1,868 21 0
Vote by Mail 1,447 1,868 138 0
Total 1,550 1,868 159 0
407
Polling 73 1,114 21 0
Vote by Mail 815 1,114 86 0
Total 888 1,114 107 0
408
Polling 80 1,375 19 0
Vote by Mail 1,005 1,375 101 0
Total 1,085 1,375 120 0
Precinct CAREN RAY RUSSOM GAEA POWELL Total VotesCounty
Electionwide
401
Polling 13 21 34
Vote by Mail 700 358 1,058
Total 713 379 1,092
402
Polling 46 49 95
Vote by Mail 1,208 657 1,865
Total 1,254 706 1,960
403
Polling 29 32 61
Vote by Mail 778 391 1,169
Total 807 423 1,230
405
Polling 32 11 43
Vote by Mail 628 413 1,041
Total 660 424 1,084
406
Polling 23 59 82
Vote by Mail 832 477 1,309
Total 855 536 1,391
407
Polling 33 19 52
Vote by Mail 487 242 729
Total 520 261 781
408
Polling 41 20 61
Vote by Mail 606 298 904
Total 647 318 965
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Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersUndervotesOvervotes409
Polling 95 1,650 15 0
Vote by Mail 1,300 1,650 109 0
Total 1,395 1,650 124 0
428
Polling 19 523 5 0
Vote by Mail 437 523 19 0
Total 456 523 24 0
Electionwide - Total 11,177 13,223 971 0
County - Total 11,177 13,223 971 0
Precinct CAREN RAY RUSSOM GAEA POWELL Total Votes409
Polling 46 34 80
Vote by Mail 788 403 1,191
Total 834 437 1,271
428
Polling 7 7 14
Vote by Mail 267 151 418
Total 274 158 432
Electionwide - Total 6,564 3,642 10,206
County - Total 6,564 3,642 10,206
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City of Arroyo Grande, Councilmember, District 2 (Vote for 1) **** - Insufficient Turnout to Protect Voter Privacy
Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersUndervotesOvervotesCounty
Electionwide
403
Polling 79 1,548 43 0
Vote by Mail 1,237 1,548 481 0
Total 1,316 1,548 524 0
405
Polling 54 1,425 21 0
Vote by Mail 1,140 1,425 452 0
Total 1,194 1,425 473 0
428
Polling 19 523 10 0
Vote by Mail 437 523 163 0
Total 456 523 173 0
Electionwide - Total 2,966 3,496 1,170 0
County - Total 2,966 3,496 1,170 0
Precinct AILEEN LOE Total VotesCounty
Electionwide
403
Polling 36 36
Vote by Mail 756 756
Total 792 792
405
Polling 33 33
Vote by Mail 688 688
Total 721 721
428
Polling 9 9
Vote by Mail 274 274
Total 283 283
Electionwide - Total 1,796 1,796
County - Total 1,796 1,796
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City of Arroyo Grande, Councilmember, District 3 (Vote for 1) **** - Insufficient Turnout to Protect Voter Privacy
Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersUndervotesOvervotesCounty
Electionwide
406
Polling 103 1,868 28 0
Vote by Mail 1,447 1,868 237 1
Total 1,550 1,868 265 1
407
Polling 73 1,114 29 0
Vote by Mail 815 1,114 152 0
Total 888 1,114 181 0
Electionwide - Total 2,438 2,982 446 1
County - Total 2,438 2,982 446 1
Precinct MARLEA HARMON JAMIE MARAVIGLIA Total VotesCounty
Electionwide
406
Polling 55 20 75
Vote by Mail 531 678 1,209
Total 586 698 1,284
407
Polling 24 20 44
Vote by Mail 261 402 663
Total 285 422 707
Electionwide - Total 871 1,120 1,991
County - Total 871 1,120 1,991
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Precinct Registered
Voters Voters Cast % Turnout
County
Electionwide
401
Polling 1,326 42 3.17%
Vote by Mail 1,326 1,133 85.44%
Total 1,326 1,175 88.61%
402
Polling 2,394 113 4.72%
Vote by Mail 2,394 2,005 83.75%
Total 2,394 2,118 88.47%
403
Polling 1,548 79 5.10%
Vote by Mail 1,548 1,237 79.91%
Total 1,548 1,316 85.01%
405
Polling 1,425 54 3.79%
Vote by Mail 1,425 1,140 80.00%
Total 1,425 1,194 83.79%
406
Polling 1,868 103 5.51%
Vote by Mail 1,868 1,447 77.46%
Total 1,868 1,550 82.98%
407
Polling 1,114 73 6.55%
Vote by Mail 1,114 815 73.16%
Total 1,114 888 79.71%
SOVC for: Measure E-24 City of Arroyo Grande Transactions and Use Tax (50% +1), City of
Arroyo Grande, All Counting Groups
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS - MEASURE E-24
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Precinct Registered
Voters Voters Cast % Turnout
408
Polling 1,375 80 5.82%
Vote by Mail 1,375 1,005 73.09%
Total 1,375 1,085 78.91%
409
Polling 1,650 95 5.76%
Vote by Mail 1,650 1,300 78.79%
Total 1,650 1,395 84.55%
428
Polling 523 19 3.63%
Vote by Mail 523 437 83.56%
Total 523 456 87.19%
Electionwide - Total 13,223 11,177 84.53%
County - Total 13,223 11,177 84.53%
Polling 13,223 658 4.98%
Vote by Mail 13,223 10,519 79.55%
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Measure E-24 City of Arroyo Grande Transactions and Use Tax (50% +1) (Vote for 1) **** - Insufficient Turnout to Protect
Voter Privacy
Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersUndervotesOvervotesCounty
Electionwide
401
Polling 42 1,326 7 0
Vote by Mail 1,133 1,326 36 0
Total 1,175 1,326 43 0
402
Polling 113 2,394 13 0
Vote by Mail 2,005 2,394 91 0
Total 2,118 2,394 104 0
403
Polling 79 1,548 20 0
Vote by Mail 1,237 1,548 52 0
Total 1,316 1,548 72 0
405
Polling 54 1,425 7 0
Vote by Mail 1,140 1,425 55 0
Total 1,194 1,425 62 0
406
Polling 103 1,868 22 0
Vote by Mail 1,447 1,868 79 0
Total 1,550 1,868 101 0
407
Polling 73 1,114 15 0
Vote by Mail 815 1,114 48 0
Total 888 1,114 63 0
408
Polling 80 1,375 14 0
Vote by Mail 1,005 1,375 59 0
Total 1,085 1,375 73 0
Precinct YES NO Total VotesCounty
Electionwide
401
Polling 18 17 35
Vote by Mail 698 399 1,097
Total 716 416 1,132
402
Polling 55 45 100
Vote by Mail 1,191 723 1,914
Total 1,246 768 2,014
403
Polling 38 21 59
Vote by Mail 827 358 1,185
Total 865 379 1,244
405
Polling 34 13 47
Vote by Mail 700 385 1,085
Total 734 398 1,132
406
Polling 48 33 81
Vote by Mail 871 497 1,368
Total 919 530 1,449
407
Polling 38 20 58
Vote by Mail 521 246 767
Total 559 266 825
408
Polling 46 20 66
Vote by Mail 638 308 946
Total 684 328 1,012
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Precinct Times CastRegistered VotersUndervotesOvervotes409
Polling 95 1,650 15 0
Vote by Mail 1,300 1,650 68 0
Total 1,395 1,650 83 0
428
Polling 19 523 2 0
Vote by Mail 437 523 11 0
Total 456 523 13 0
Electionwide - Total 11,177 13,223 614 0
County - Total 11,177 13,223 614 0
Precinct YES NO Total Votes409
Polling 45 35 80
Vote by Mail 818 414 1,232
Total 863 449 1,312
428
Polling 10 7 17
Vote by Mail 265 161 426
Total 275 168 443
Electionwide - Total 6,861 3,702 10,563
County - Total 6,861 3,702 10,563
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