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Tues 01/08 4:00pm City Work Session: Code Enforcement Priorities

Received this in the January Fresh Events newsletter from City of Rancho Cordova.

UPDATE 1: START TIME 4PM – City Manager Cyrus Abhar has said via email that the start time of this meeting is 4pm. He said he will look into the confusion on the incorrect posting of the start time.

City Manager Cyrus Abhar referenced it during the November 19th and  November 5th City Council meeting Public Comment periods after Sharon Judy, Angel Ball and Walt Myers addressed the City Council about the follow up on RV Parking and Access.

Tuesday, January 8, 5:30 PM: City Council Special Meeting/Work Session
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
The next City Council Special Meeting/Work Session will occur on January 8.

The topic is Code Enforcement Priorities.

Meeting calendar page (No Agenda yet)
https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/12915/171?curm=1&cury=2019

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Election Certified – Final Election Results – 5738 votes

I apologize for the late update.  December has been a very busy month so far.

On Friday, November 30th, the County Office of Elections announced the election had been certified.  Our final vote count was 5,738, 17% of votes cast for the race,  remaining in 3rd place.

11302018 November 6, 2018 General Election - City of Rancho Cordova City Council Certified Election Results
11302018 November 6, 2018, General Election – City of Rancho Cordova City Council Certified Election Results

We solidly won one precinct, the “Finger”.

precinct 61411 11302018 update
precinct 61411 11302018 update

Again, Thank You all so much for your support, and thank you to all who voted for city council candidates. Your votes really matter.

Stacy Leitner emailed candidates on 12/03, announcing the certification and the scheduling of the official announcement of the election results during the Monday, December 17th City Council Meeting (Link to Agenda).

During this meeting, Linda Budge and Garret Gatewood will be sworn in, and a new Mayor and Vice Mayor will be chosen.

Related Documents:

Council will also approve Council Member Appointments to Regional Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

Related Documents:

 

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11/16/2018 Ballot Count Update – Still 3rd nearing 5k -4914 @ 17%

11/16/2018 Ballot Count Update – Still 3rd nearing 5k -4,914 @ 17%

11/16/2018 Ballot Count Update

We’re holding third place, nearing 5k votes  at 4,914,  17% of the votes cast.  27,798 votes counted for the council race so far. Estimated number of ballots left to process 94,508 countywide.

Next update from the Sacramento County Office of Elections is Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 after 4pm.

LINDA BUDGE 38% 10,666
GARRETT S. GATEWOOD 29% 8,126
DONALD CHILDS 17% 4,914
DERALD W. LANGWELL 14% 4,091
WRITE-IN 0% 1

http://sacresults.totalvote.com/SearchResults.aspx?ID=13

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A tie in the “Finger” Area precinct !

Garrett Gatewood and I are tied in the “Finger” area precinct 61411.
The area is colored in light green on the map, the only precinct I got shaded.

Battle for the finger area 11062018 general election
Battle for the finger area 11062018 general election

Whats the “Finger” Area?  Answer: the area designated as our “Sphere of Influence” (SOI) when our boundaries were drawn to make our incorporation “Revenue Neutral” which was annexed into the city in 2010.

More Info  

Map

News Article:
Civil Union
Rancho Cordova welcomes annexed land
AUG 31, 2010 By JT Long
Comstock Magazine

Excerpt:

Rancho Cordova Economic Development Director Curt Haven described the holdout as the county “taking the area as collateral.” The Rancho Cordova Incorporation Committee didn’t have much say over the boundaries, Haven says. “It was just a group of volunteers up against a county with all its lawyers. Now that we are a city with our own bank of attorneys, it was easier to be heard,” he says.

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11/13/2018 Ballot Count Update – Still 3rd -3,572 @ 17%

11/13/2018 Ballot Count Update

We’re holding third place,  at 3,572,  17% of the votes cast.  20,264 votes counted for the council race so far. Estimated number of ballots left to process 94,508 countywide.

Next update from the Sacramento County Office of Elections is Friday, November 16th, 2018 after 4pm.

LINDA BUDGE 38% 7,749
GARRETT S. GATEWOOD 29% 5,921
DONALD CHILDS 17% 3,572
DERALD W. LANGWELL 14% 3,021
WRITE-IN 0% 1

http://sacresults.totalvote.com/SearchResults.aspx?ID=13

11132018 election results 4pm
11132018 election results 4pm
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Would you support term limits for the Rancho Cordova City Council?

Voters of Folsom have overwhelmingly passed a city council term limits measure. Would you support term limits for the Rancho Cordova City Council? (We are a General Law City, not a Charter City)

http://sacresults.totalvote.com/SearchResults.aspx?ID=26

Folsom Measure C - City Council Term Limits

Measure C info from City of Folsom:
https://www.folsom.ca.us/clerk/city_clerk/elections.asp

Ballot language:
CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMIT – CHARTER AMENDMENT
Shall the measure to impose term limits for City Councilmembers by amending the Folsom City Charter to require that after serving 4 consecutive 4-year terms, a City Councilmember is not eligible to run for the City Council or to be appointed to a vacancy unless a period of 4 consecutive years have elapsed since their last service on the City Council, be adopted? No new City powers will result from adoption of the Charter Amendment.

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11/09/2018 Ballot Count Update

11/09/2018 Ballot Count Update

We’re holding third place,  at 3,030, falling  1% to 17% of the votes cast.  16,995 votes counted for the council race so far. Estimated number of ballots left to process 151,143.

Next update from the Sacramento County Office of Elections is Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 after 4pm.

LINDA BUDGE 37% 6,445
GARRETT S. GATEWOOD 29% 4,936
DONALD CHILDS 17% 3,030 
DERALD W. LANGWELL 15% 2,583
WRITE-IN 0% 1

http://sacresults.totalvote.com/SearchResults.aspx?ID=13

11/09/2018 Ballot Count Update

Im very honored to receive the support of so may Rancho Cordovans, and as we move through this ballot counting process, I will continue to share information in support of our top priorities to address, as well as ballot count updates.

Here’s a link to the ballot count update schedule from Sacramento County Office of Elections,  and the “What’s Left to Process” page breaking down estimates of :

If you have thoughts, suggestions or have a personal story you’d like to share, please submit your comment by email, here on the website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Youtube.

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I voted!

I voted! Thank You Arden-Dimick Friends of the Library volunteers for your work to make this a successful and inclusive election this year. It was a pleasure visiting your library on the way home from work and handing you my ballot car side.

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Thank You for your support

I’d like to thank my friends and family, community members for your endorsement of my candidacy who have expressed support for me in this current campaign, and in past efforts.

My undertaking this effort is in large part due to years of your encouragement and counsel.

Even if you dont live in Rancho Cordova and cant vote for me, I sincerly value your support and the role you’ve played, and will continue to play, in my life and in my efforts to help make Rancho Cordova a better place for all who live and work here.

Thank you for your support, and for the opportunity to serve you to make a difference for Rancho Cordovans.