Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
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Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: December 17, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 24-4332 reciting the facts of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 and declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
On June 4, 2024, the Town Council Adopted Resolution Number 24-4275 providing for the Holding of a Consolidated General Municipal Election (Election) to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing two (2) Council Members.
Eric Knight, Robert D. Moore, Pam Reeves, and Joe Tagliaboschi were nominated for the offices of Council Member of the Town of Yountville. The top two highest vote-getters for the Council Member positions will each serve for a four-year term.
Voters cast their ballots in the Election to elect two (2) Council Members. The total number of registered voters in the Town of Yountville at the time of the election was 1,757. Of the 1,757 registered voters, 1,465 cast their ballot for a total voter turnout of 83.38%. The Consolidated Elections gives the Napa County Election Official 28 days to complete the canvass which falls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The County Election Official, upon completion of the canvass, will transmit the results to the local municipalities. On December 3, 2024, the Napa County Registrar of Voters provided the Town with the Official Certified Results and Statement of Vote.
1. The persons voted for at the election to fill the office of two (2) Council Members:
Name Seat Votes
Received
Total
Number
of Ballots
Cast
Eric E. Knight Council Member 749
Pamela Reeves Council Member 651
Joe Tagliaboschi Council Member 483
Robert Moore Council Member 234
1465
Total Votes: 2117
Staff requests the Town Council Adopt the Resolution Reciting the Facts of the Consolidated General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024 and Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.
The Resolution includes the Napa County Registrar of Voters Canvass of Official Election Results.
Following the Council's adoption of the resolution, the Town Clerk will administer the Oaths of Office and issue the Certificates of Election, as follows:
• Eric E. Knight – Council Member
• Pamela Reeves – Council
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
Where is it Budgeted? 01-1110-4270
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Mandatory
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Nominal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Visionary Leadership: The Town's leadership maintains an openminded, forward-thinking decision-making process. We value engagement and participation from all members of the community as we work together to create policies and plan for the future.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 24-4332
2. Exhibit A – Resolution 24-4265
3. November 5, 2024 General Election Napa County Election Division Final Certified Results