FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #2
MEETING DATE December 4, 2024
PREPARED FOR Mayor and Town Council
PREPARED BY Christine Foster, Deputy Town Clerk
SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Reciting the Fact of the General Election held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Result and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt the attached resolution to formally recognize the results of the November 5, 2024, general election, including outcomes for Town Council seats and ballot Measures H, I, and J, as required by state law.
DISCUSSION
On November 5, 2024, a general election was held in the Town of Fairfax to elect three Town Council members and decide on three ballot measures:
• Measure H: Proposal to make the Town Clerk position appointive (failed to pass). • Measure I: Repeal of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances (passed). • Measure J: Road Bond for infrastructure improvements (failed to pass).
In compliance with California law, the Council must adopt a resolution that formally declares the results of municipal elections. The Marin County Registrar of Voters will provide certified election results, including a statement of votes cast, by December 3, 2024. A supplement will be provided following the Marin County Registrar of Voters certification in time for the December 4 meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
Election costs are calculated based on the number of ballot items, the Fairfax voter population ($1.00 to $2.00 per voter), and Fairfax's share of jurisdictional expenses for the consolidated ballot. Actual costs will be calculated by the Marin County Registrar of Voters in the coming months.
ATTACHMENT
The resolution and final certified election results will be provided as a supplement prior to the December 4, 2024, meeting.