2007-055 RES-Canvassing the returns from the May 12, 2007 city wide special election on the proposed amendments to the charter of the City of ParisRESOLUTION N0. 2007-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS FROM THE MAY 12, 2007 CITY-
WIDE SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PARIS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on the 25th day of January, 2007, the City Council of the City of Paris
passed Resolution No. 2007-015, ordering a special city-wide municipal election for the City
of Paris to be held on May 12, 2007, for all qualified voters of the City of Paris, for the purpose
of voting on proposed amendments to the Charter of the City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2007, pursuant to prior Resolution No. 2007-015, a special
city-wide election was held in the City of Paris, Texas at which qualified voters were given the
opportunity to vote for or against seventy (70) proposed amendments to the Charter of the City
of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the March 15, 1976 Order issued by the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Civil Action No. P-75-3-CA, and as provided
by the Paris City Charter and the laws of the State of Texas, such election was conducted and
held at the specified and designated polling places for all seven (7) Voting Districts in the City
of Paris and early voting was conducted at the City Annex, 150 1st Street N.E., from April 30
through May 8, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, sealed returns of said election for all seven (7) Districts, made by the duly
appointed and designated election officials of and for the respective voting districts, having been
made to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Paris, as required bylaw, which returns after
due and deliberate review and canvass thereof, show the results as summarized herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That on May 12, 2007 a special election was held in all seven (7) Voting
Districts of the City of Paris, Texas, with early voting conducted from April 30, 2007 through
May 8, 2007, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Paris proposed
amendments to the Charter of the City of Paris; the form of the propositions and a tabulation of
the votes cast are as follows:
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1. PROPOSITION N0.1-Replace all references to "electors" in the Charter with
references to " qualified voters" or "voters" as appropriate.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 32 31 63
Against 3 7 10
Total Cast 73
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 6 16
Against 1 4 5
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 71 109
Against 0 14 14
Total Cast 123
D. Earl~g District 4 Total
For 130 103 233
Against 0 8 - 13
Total Cast 246
E. Earl~g District 5 Total
For 95 72 167
Against 4 6 10
Total Cast ~ 177
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 164 19 183
Against 2 2 ~ 4
Total Cast 187
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 274 268 532
Against 9 27 36
Total Cast 568
2. PROPOSITION N0.2 - Add a new section to Article XII, "General Provisions,"
numbered appropriately, "Non-gender specific," which shall read:
It is understood , wherever in this Charter an individual is referred to in the male
gender, it shall be recognized as referring to either male or female.
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 31 34 65
Against 2 5 7
Total Cast 72
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 71 109
Against 0 12 12
Total Cast 121
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 122 91 213
Against 5 18 23
Total Cast 236
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 97 73 170
Against 4 5 9
Total Cast 179
F. EarlYVoting District 6 Total
- For lb3 18 181
Against 3 3 b
Total Cast 187
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 2b3 2b2 535
Against 8 29 37
Total Cast 572
3. Proposition 3: Amend the Charter to correct a typographi cal error in Section
33, " Procedure for passage of ordinances," to replace an erroneous reference to
Article X with a correct reference to Article XI.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 30 34 b4
Against 3 4 7
Total Cast 71
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B. Earl~Votin~ District 2 Total
For 11 7 18
Against 0 3 3
Total Cast 21
C. Earl~Votin~ District 3 Total
For 38 71 109
Against 0 12 12
Total Cast 121
D. Earl, Vy_ otin~ District 4 Total
For 125 98 223
Against 5 8 13
Total Cast 236
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 98 ~ 75 173
Against 3 5 8
Total Cast 181
F. Earl V~ oting ~ District 6 Total
For 162 19 181
Against 1 1 3
Total Cast 184
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 267 ~ 271 538
Against 7 21 28
Total Cast 566
4. Proposition 4: Amend Section 3, "Boundaries," to require the city to keep a
current map, consistent with state law, so that the section shall read:
The city shall maintain a current, accurate map of its boundaries in the
manner required by state law.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 31 36 67
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 72
B, Early Voting District 2 Total
For 11 9 20
Against 0 2 2
Total Cast 22
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C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 81 119
Against 0 4 4
Total Cast 123
D. Earl~Votin~ District 4 Total
For 136 103 239
Against 3 6 9
Total Cast 248
E. Earl,, Voting District 5 Total
For 100 75 175
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 181
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 165 19 184
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 187
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 267 284 551
Against 4 14 18
Total Cast 569
5. Proposition 5: Amend Section 6, "Extension of city limits upon petition," to
require that the procedures established by state law shall apply to city
annexation of territory that is requested by petition of landowners or qualified
voters in the territory, so that the following language:
...thereupon the city council at regular session held not sooner than twenty days after
presentation of said petition ...
shall be replaced with:
... the city council, after following the proced ures established by state law ...
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 31 33 64
Against 3 5 8
Total Cast 72
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
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C. Earl~g District 3 Total
For 38 71 109
Against 0 13 13
Total Cast 122
D. Earl,~oting District 4 Total
For 127 96 223
Against 8 11 19
Total Cast 242
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 96 73 169
Against 4 7 11
Total Cast 180
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 163 71 180
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 186
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 256 263 519
Against 8 29 37
Total Cast 556
6. Proposition 6: Amend Section 7, "Extension of city limits by the city council,"
to require that the procedures established by state law shall apply to city
annexation of territory that is initiated by the city council, so that the following
language:
Upon the introduction of such ordinance in the city council, it shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City of Paris one time, and shall not thereafter be finally
acted upon until at least thirty days have elapsed after the first publication thereof.
shall be replaced with:
The city council shall follow all provisions of state law regarding notice, public
hearings, and other procedures required for annexation of territory by a home rule
city.
A. Earl~Voting District 1 Total
For 29 37 66
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 70
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B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 73 112
Against 0 9 9
Total Cast 121
D. Earl~Votin~ District 4 Total
For 120 97 217
Against 7 10 17
Total Cast 234
E. Earl, V~ oting District 5 Total
For 98 69 167
Against 2 7 9
Total Cast 176
F. Earl,, V~otin~ District 6 Total
For 165 18 183
Against 1 1 9
Total Cast 176
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 263 271 534
Against 7 20 27
Total Cast 561
7. Proposition 7: Amend Section 9, "Eminent Domain," to clarify the meaning by
deleting antiquated or unnecessary language, particularly regarding procedures
applicable to railroad corporations, so that the entirety of the section following
the first sentence shall read:
In all cases where the city seeks to exercise the power of eminent domain, it may be
controlled by the laws authorized or permitted by the constitution and laws of this
state, or in any manner and form that may be provided by ordinance of the governing
body of the city. The power of eminent domain hereby conferred shall include the
right of the city to take the fee in the lands so condemned and such power and
authority shall include the right to condemn public property. The city shall have and
possess this power of condemnation of property within or without the corporate
limits for any municipal or public purpose, even though not specifically enumerated
herein or in this Charter.
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A. Earl,, V~ District 1 Total
For 29 30 59
Against 7 8 15
Total Cast 74
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 9 5 14
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 20
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 31 56 87
Against 7 24 31
Total Cast 118
D. Earl~g District 4 Total
For 109 86 195
Against 18 19 37
Total Cast 232
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 90 48 138
Against 9 28 37
Total Cast 175
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 152 17 169
Against 11 3 14
Total Cast 183
G. Earl~g District 7 Total
For 241 237 478
Against 26 55 81
Total Cast 559
8. Prop osition 8: Amend the title of Sec tion 10, "Establish ment and control of
stree ts," to include other public prope rty, so that the title shall read:
Secti on 10. Establ ishment and control of streets and other public property.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 28 31 59
Against 3 6 9
Total Cast 68
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9.
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 67 103
Against 0 16 16
Total Cast 119
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 121 95 216
Against 13 10 23
Total Cast 239
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 95 62 157
Against 4 15 19
Total Cast 176
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 161 18 ~ 179
Against 3 3 6
Total Cast 185
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 251 265 516
Against 12 26 ~ 38
Total Cast 554
Proposition 9: Amend Section 10, "Establishment and c ontrol of streets," to
delete antiquated language and to clarify the city's authority to remove
obstructions from public property, so that the section shall read:
The City of Paris shall have the power to lay out, establish, open, alter, widen, lower,
extend, grade, abandon, discontinue, abolish, close, care for, pave, supervise,
maintain and improve streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks, squares, public places and
bridges; and regulate the use thereof and require the removal from streets, sidewalks,
alleys and other public property or places of all obstructions, private property, and
encroachments of every nature or chara cter.
A. Earl, VY oting District 1 Total
For 24 34 58
Against 7 5 12
Total Cast 70
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B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 4 14
Against 1 1 7
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 35 67 102
Against 3 18 21
Total Cast 123
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 115 91 206
Against 11 15 26
Total Cast 232
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 89 60 149
Against 10 17 27
Total Cast 175
10.
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 157 19 176
Against 5 2 7
Total Cast 183
G. Earl,, Voting District 7 Total
For 254 257 511
Against 16 36 52
Total Cast 563
Proposition 10: Amend Section 11, "Street improvements," to strengthen and
clarify the city's authority over streets and public property so that the section
and its title shall read:
Section 11. Street and public property improvements.
The City of Paris shall have exclusive dominion, control, and jurisdiction in, upon,
and over and under the public streets, avenues, alleys, highways, and other public
property of the city, and may provide for the improvement thereof by paving,
repaving, raising, draining, constructing public improvements, or otherwise. The
city's authority over such public property shall include all authority granted by the
Legislature and Constitution of the state and all control not expressly prohibited by
the Legislature or the Constitution. Such exclusive dominion, control and jurisdiction
in, upon, over and under the public streets, avenues, alleys, highways, and other
public property of the city shall also include, but not be limited to, the right to
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regulate, locate, relocate, remove, require the removal or relocation at the sole cost
of the owner, or prohibit the location of all utility pipes, lines, wires, poles, conduits,
appurtenances, supporting facilities, or other property.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 26 32 68
Against 4 6 10
Total Cast 78
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 4 14
Against 1 6 7
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 32 60 92
Against 4 19 23
Total Cast 115
D. Earl. Vy oting District 4 Total
For 106 89 195
Against 17 1 S 32
Total Cast 227
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 81 _ 61 142
Against 13 16 29
Total Cast 171
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 145 17 162
Against 14 2 16
Total Cast 178
G. Earl, VY oting District 7 Total
For 250 242 492
Against 20 40 60
Total Cast 552
11. Proposition 11: Amend Section 12, " Garbage disposal," to update the language
and clarify the city's authority, so that the section and its title shall read:
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Section 12. Solid waste disposal.
The city council shall have the right by ordinance to adopt and prescribe rules and
regulations for the handling, collection, transportation, and disposition of all
municipal, hazardous, and industrial solid waste, or other garbage, trash, and rubbish
within the City of Paris over which a city may exercise jurisdiction under state law,
and shall further have the right to fix charges and compensation to be charged by or
in the city for the removal of such waste, garbage, trash and rubbish, providing rules
and regulations for the collection thereof.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For ~ 29 29 58
Against 3 8 11
Total Cast 69
B.
For
Against
C.
For
Against
D.
For
Against
E.
For
Against
F.
For
Against
G.
For
Against
Early Voting
9
2
Early Voting
31
7
Ear1X Voting
115
15
Early Voting
90
7
Earl~Votin~
152
11
Earl, V~ otin~
257
14
District 2 Total
5 14
5 7
Total Cast 21
District 3 Total
59 90
25 32
Total Cast 122
District 4 Total
92 207
14 29
Total Cast 236
District 5 Total
63 153
14 21
Total Cast 174
District 6 Total
18 170
3 14
Total Cast 184
District 7 Total
259 516
36 50
Total Cast 566
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12. Proposition 12: Delete Section 14, "Hospital: Operation," and Section 15,
"Hospital: Finances," because they are no longer relevant.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 26 28 54
Against 4 8 12
Total Cast 66
B. Earl Vy oting District 2 Total
For 10 6 16
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 20
C. Earl~Votin~ District 3 Total
For 35 70 105
Against 1 9 10
Total Cast 115
D. Earl. V~ oting District 4 Total
For 119 93 212
Against _
11 12 23
Total Cast 235
E. Early Votinc District 5 Total
For 95 66 161
Against 3 8 11
Total Cast 172
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 154 19 173
Against 3 3 5
Total Cast 178
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 265 269 534
Against 7 23 30
Total Cast 564
13. Proposition 13: A mend Section 16, " Number, selection, term," to provide that
city elections shall be held on the state's uniform election date in or about May
of each year, so that the second sentence shall read:
Regular municipal elections in and for the City of Paris shall be held on the uniform
election date established by state law in or about May of each year.
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 37 66
Against 2 1 3
Total Cast 69
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 1 3
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 80 118
Against 0 3 3
Total Cast 121
D. EarlxVotin~ District 4 Total
For 133 97 230
Against 1 7 8
Total Cast 238
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 96 73 169
Against 3 4 7
Total Cast 176
F. Earl, Vy oting District 6 Total
For 159 17 176
Against 3 4 7
Total Cast 183
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 271 286 557
Against 5 13 18
Total Cast 575
14. Proposition 14: Amend Section 16, " Number, selection, term," to clarify that the
time for the city council to select a new mayor and may or pro tem shall not
occur until after any runoff election has been held and canvassed, so that the
third paragraph shall read:
At the first regular meeting of the council, or special meeting if the same is
necessary, after which votes are canvassed for each annual election held in or about
May, including any runoff election that is necessary, the newly comprised city
council shall elect from among its m embers a mayor and m ayor pro tem, each of
whom shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The mayo r pro tem shall act as
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mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor. In the absence or disability of
both, the council shall designate a member as temporary pres iding officer.
A. Earl. Vy oting District 1 Total
For 29 35 64
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 70
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 21
C. ~ Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 74 112
Against 0 8 8
. Total Cast 120
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 125 93 218
. Against 3 10 13
Total Cast 231
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 92 71 163
Against 7 7 14
Total Cast 177
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 162 18 180
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 185
G. EarlXVotin~ District 7 Total
For 268 277 545
Against 7 18 25
Total Cast 570
15. Proposition 15: Amend Section 16, " Number, selection, term," to clarify that
term limits for council members who are appointed to fill an unexpired term
before being elected do not include the unexpired term, so that the fourth
paragraph shall read:
The members of the city council shall serve not more than two consecutive two-year
terms, after which two years must pass before they are again eligible to serve on the
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council. Any unexpired term to which a member is appointed shall not be counted
toward such consecutive terms. Members shall serve until their successors have been
elected and qualified.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 27 38 65
Against 4 1 5
Total Cast 70
B. Earl, Vy otin~ District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 21
C. Earl~g District 3 Total
For 38 85 113
Against 0 8 . 8
Total Cast 121
D. Earl, Vy otin~ District 4 Total
For 127 03 , 220
Against 7 10 17
Total Cast 237
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 89 71 160
Against 9 7 , 16
Total Cast 176
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 163 18 181
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 186
G. Ear1y Voting District 7 Total
For 261 277 538
Against 14 28 42
Total Cast 580
16. Proposition 16: Amend Section 17, " Qualifications," to make the qualifications
for holding city offic e consistent with less-restrictive state law by lowering the
minimum age from 2 1 to 18, so that the first part of the first sentence shall read
as follows:
Each of the seven councilmen shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older...
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 26 29 55
Against 5 10 15
Total Cast 70
B. EarlXVotin~ District 2 Total
For 10 6 16
Against 1 4 5
Total Cast 21
C. Earl, V~ otin~ District 3 Total
For 30 30 96
Against 17 8 25
Total Cast 121
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 113 87 200
Against 21 19 40
Total Cast 240
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 73 58 131
Against 26 20 46
Total Cast 177
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 141 19 160
Against 24 2 26
Total Cast 186
G. Earl, V~ oting District 7 Total
For 239 226 465
Against 37 69 106
Total Cast 571
17. Proposition 17: Amend Section 17, " Qualifications," to delete the requirement
that a candidate for city council may not be in arrears in the payment of any
taxes or other liabilities due to the city, such prohibition having been held to be
invalid by federal courts, so that the second part of the first sentence shall read
as follows:
...and shall not have been convicted of a felony, been adjudged to be mentally
incompetent by a court, or be disqualified by reason of any provisions of any other
section of this Charter or of Chapter 141 of the Texas Election Code.
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A. Earl~Votin~ District 1 Total
For 29 34 63
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 69
B. Earl~Votin~ District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 33 71 18
Against 4 10 4
Total Cast 118
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 122 ~ 101 223
Against 9 9 18
Total Cast 241
E. Earl,, Voting District 5 Total
For 87 68 155
Against 10 10 20
Total Cast 175
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 150 ~ 19 169
Against 13 1 14
Total Cast 183
G. Earl~Votin~ District 7 Total
For 262 261 523
Against 8 32 40
Total Cast 563
18. Proposition 18: Amend Section 17, "Qualifications," tofurther classify the type
of felony for which a member of the city council shall forfeit his office, so that
the next-to-last sentence in the section shall read:
A member of the council shall immediately forfeit his office if the member ceases to
possess any of the qualifications specified in this section or in any other section of
the Charter or while in office is convicted of a felony, is placed on felonyprobation
or placed on deferred adjudication for a felony, or is otherwise subject to any type of
court supervision following disposition or resolution of a felony charge.
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 35 64
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 70
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 77 115
Against 0 2 2
Total Cast 117
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 99 130 229
Against 8 4 12
Total Cast 241
E. Earl, Vy oting District 5 Total
For 93 74 167
Against 4 4 8
Total Cast 175
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 162 19 181
Against 3 1 4
Total Cast 185
G. Earl, Vy oting District 7 Total
For 266 277 543
Against 8 18 26
Total Cast 569
19. Proposition 19: Amend Section 22, "Appointment and removal of city
manager," to change the procedure whereby the council may remove the city
manager by first suspending him by resolution, then holding a hearing at which
the city manager and the public may address the council, after which the council
shall adopt a resolution either reinstating or removing the city manager, so that
the second paragraph shall read:
The salary of the city manager shall be fixed by the city cou ncil and he shall hold
office at its will. The city council may suspend the city manager if the manager
declines to resign at the request of the council, that request being expressed in a
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resolution approved by a majority vote of the total membership of the council. Such
resolution shall set forth the reasons for suspension and proposed removal. A copy
of such resolution shall be served immediately upon the city manager, who shall have
15 days in which to reply thereto in writing, and upon request, shall be afforded a
public hearing, which shall occur not earlier than 10 days nor later than 15 days after
such hearing is requested. At such public hearing, if one is requested, the city
manager will be allowed up to 30 minutes to respond to his proposed termination.
Members of the public will be allowed to speak in support of or in opposition to
termination, and may address any aspect of the city manager's performance. After the
conclusion of the public hearing, if one is requested, or after 15 days if the manager
has not responded to the request to resign, and after full consideration, the city
council by a majority vote of its total membership shall adopt a final resolution of
removal or reinstatement. The city manager shall continue to receive full salary until
the effective date of a final resolution of removal. The action of the council in
suspending or removing the city manager shall be final, it being the intention of this
charter to vest all authority and fix all responsibility for such suspension or removal
in the city council. During an absence or disability of the city manager, except as
provided in Section 41, the council may designate a properly qualified person to
perform the duties of the office.
A. ~ Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 35 64
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 69
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For ~ ~ 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. ~ Early Voting District 3 Total
For 34 72 177
Against 4 11 15
Total Cast 192
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 112 94 206
Against 21 12 33
Total Cast 239
E. Earl,, Vag District 5 Total
For 89 73 162
Against 8 6 14
Total Cast 176
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F. Earl, Votin District 6 Total
For 159 18 177
Against 5 2 7
Total Cast 184
G. Earl,, Vag District 7 Total
For 256 255 511
Against 17 17 56
Total Cast 567
20. Proposition 20: Amend Section 23, "Council not to interfere in appointments or
removals," to provide that a council member who violates the section by
interfering in appointments or removals of any employee by the city manager,
or by not dealing through the city manager and giving orders to subordinates
of the city manager may, after multiple, willful violations and a hearing, be
removed from office, so that the section shall read:
Neither the council nor any of its members shall direct the city manager or any of his
subordinates in the appointment or removal of any city employee; provided,
however, that the appointment of department heads shall be subject to the approval
of the council. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the council and its members shall
deal with city employees solely through the city manager, and neither the council nor
any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the city manager, either
publicly or privately. It shall be grounds for removal from office if, following
investigation by and a hearing before the council, a council member is found guilty
of multiple, willful violations of this section.
A. Ear1X Voting District 1 Total
For 29 34 63
Against 3 3 6
Total Cast 69
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 35 69 104
Against 2 11 13
Total Cast 117
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D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 124 96 230
Against 7 12 19
Total Cast 249
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 90 71 161
Against 7 5 12
Total Cast 173
F. Earl,, Vag District 6 Total
For 154 19 173
Against 9 1 10
Total Cast 183
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 264 263 527
Against 6 28 34
Total Cast 561
21. Proposition 21: Amend Section 26, "City clerk," to provide that the city clerk
shall keep minutes, rather than a journal, of the council's proceedings, so that
the section shall read:
The council shall designate an officer of the city who shall be recommended by the
city manager to serve as clerk of the council. He shall give notices of its meetings,
shall keep the minutes of its proceedings, shall authenticate by his signature and
record in full in a book kept and indexed for the purpose of all ordinances and
resolutions, and shall perform such other duties as the city manager shall assign to
him, and those elsewhere provided in this Charter.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 30 37 67
Against 3 3 5
Total Cast 72
B. Earl,, V~otin~ District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 80 118
Against 0 3 3
Total Cast 121
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22.
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 124 96 220
Against 3 9 12
Total Cast 232
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 95 71 166
Against 3 8 11
Total Cast 177
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 162 19 181
Against 1 1 2
Total Cast 183
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 269 272 541
Against 5 24 29
Total Cast 570
Proposition 22: Amend Section 27, " City judge," to provide that the city judge
shall be a licensed attorney so that the first sentence shall read:
The city council shall appoint a duly lic ensed attorney to serve as the city judge, with
a term of two years.
A. Early Voting .District 1 Total
For 31 34 65
Against 3 4 7
Total Cast 72
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 ~ 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 81 119
Against 0 3 3
Total Cast 122
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 121 96 217
Against 9 8 17
Total Cast 234
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E. Earl~g District 5 Total
For 91 73 164
Against 7 7 13
Total Cast 177
F. Earl,~g District 6 Total
For 162 18 180
Against 4 2 6
Total Cast 186
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 266 275 541
Against 10 23 33
Total Cast 574
23. Proposition 23: Amend Section 27, " City judge," to provide that if the city judge
is unavailable to act for any reason that rather than the mayor acting as judge,
the council shall appoint a duly licensed attorney to serv e as acting judge, so
that the fourth and fifth sentences are replaced with the following sentence:
In the event of failure of the city judge to act for any reason, the council may choose
a duly licensed attorney to perform as acting city judge.
A. Earl Vy oting District 1 Total
For 30 35 65
Against 4 3 7
Total Cast 72
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 78 116
Against 0 5 OS
Total Cast 122
D. Earl~oting District 4 Total
For 122 95 217
Against 9 12 21
Total Cast 238
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E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 89 73 162
Against 9 6 15
Total Cast 177
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 163 19 182
Against 2 1 3
Total Cast 185
G. Earl.. Vag District 7 Total
For 267 273 540
Against 11 24 35
Total Cast 575
Proposition 24: Amend Section 27, "City judge," to comply with state law by
providing that costs and fines of the municipal court shall be paid and used for
the purposes required by law in addition to being used for the benefit of the city,
so that the last sentence reads as follows:
All costs and fines imposed by the municipal court, or by any c ourt in cases appealed
from judgments of the municipal court, shall be paid into the city treasury and used
for the benefit of the city or as required by state law.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 31 38 69
Against ~ 3 8 3
B.
For
Against
C.
For
Against
D.
For
Against
Ear1X Voting
`10
1
Early Voting
38
0
Early Voting
121
4
Total Cast 72
District 2 Total
9 19
2 3
Total Cast 22
District 3 Total
74 112
8 8
Total Cast 120
District 4 Total
95 216
10 14
Total Cast 230
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E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 9 73 82
Against 6 6 12
Total Cast 94
F. Ear1X Voting District 6 Total
For 163 19 182
Against 2 1 3
Total Cast 185
G. Earl~Votin~ District 7 Total
For 269 276 545
Against 5 19 24
Total Cast 569
25. Proposition 25: Amend Section 28, " City attorney," to de lete the requirement
that the city attorn ey be a lawyer practicing in Paris, so that the first sentence
reads as follows:
The city council sha ll appoint a duly lic ensed attorney who sh all be its city attorney.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 33 35 68
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 72
B. Earl~Votin~ District 2 Total
For 10 5 15
Against 1 6 7
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 37 69 106
Against 1 16 17
Total Cast 123
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 108 90 198
Against 20 15 35
Total Cast 232
E. Early Voting District S Total
For 89 65 154
Against 9 14 23
Total Cast 177
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F. Earl,, Vag District 6 Total
For 153 18 171
Against 12 2 14
Total Cast 185
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 264 260 524
Against 39 12 51
Total Cast 575
Proposition 26: Amend Section 28, "City attorney," to provide that whereas the
city attorney shall hold office at the will of the council and for the compensation
fixed by the council, he need not remain in office until his successor is
appointed, so that the second sentence reads as follows:
He shall receive for his services such compensation as may be fixed by the council
and shall hold his office at the will of the city council.
A. Earl,, Vag District 1 Total
For 31 33 64
Against 3 3 6
Total Cast 70
B. ~ Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 4 5
Total Cast 22
C. Earl~Votin~ District 3 Total
For 38 74 112
Against 0 9 9
Total Cast 121
D. Earl, Votin District 4 Total
For 121 95 216
Against 8 11 19
Total Cast 235
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 92 68 160
Against 6 11 17
Total Cast 177
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F. Earl,, V~n~ District 6 Total
For 162 19 181
Against 3 1 4
Total Cast 185
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 271 270 541
Against 4 26 30
Total Cast 571
27. Proposition 27: Amend Section 28, "C ity attorney," deleting the first sentence
of the second paragraph, which reads " The city attorney shall represent the city
in all litigation," and adding the follo wing sentence to the end of the second
paragraph:
The City may retain legal counsel other than the city attorney for special cases.
A. Early Voting District 1. Total
For 28 30 58
Against 0 3 6
Total Cast 64
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 6 16
Against 1 5 6
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 ~ Total
For 35 62 97
Against 3 17 20
Total Cast 117
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 112 95 207
Against 16 9 25
Total Cast 232
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 86 63 149
Against 9 8 17
Total Cast 166
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 154 16 170
Against 7 5 12
Total Cast 182
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G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 253 261 514
Against 11 27 38
Total Cast 552
28. Proposition 28: Amend Section 28, "City attorney," to clarify that the City
Attorney may appoint an assistant city attorney subject to approval by the City
Council, and to specify that should the city attorney position be vacant, any
assistant city attorneys shall serve at the will of the city council, so that the last
paragraph shall read:
The city attorney shall have power to appoint an assistant city attorney, if deemed
necessary by him, subject to the approval of the city council, at such compensation
as may be fixed by the council; and more than one assistant city attorney if deemed
necessary by the council, such assistant or assistants to hold office at the will of the
city attorney, so long as he remains such, or in the absence of the city attorney, at the
will of the city council.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 28 31 59
Against 2 2 8
Total Cast 67
B. Earl,, Vag District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Earl VY oting District 3 Total
For 37 63 100
Against 1 17 18
Total Cast 118
D. Earl~Votin~ District 4 Total
For 111 90 201
Against 13 14 27
Total Cast 228
E. Earl Votin District 5 Total
For 91 68 159
Against 5 8 12
Total Cast 171
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F. Earl Vy otin~ District 6 Total
For 157 18 175
Against 6 3 9
Total Cast 184
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 255 258 513
Against 13 13 45
Total Cast 558
29. Proposition 29: Amend Section 29, "Induction into office; meetings," to delete
the requirement for a specific day that the elected members of council shall take
office and to replace it with the date required by state l aw, so that the first
sentence shall read:
Newly elected members of the coun cil will be sworn in and assume their duties
following a meeting scheduled in accordance with the Texas Election Code to
canvass and certify municipal electio n returns.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 ~ 34 373
Against 2 1 3
Total Cast 366
B, Earl V~ oting ~ District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 ~ 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 76 114
Against 0 ~ 5 5
Total Cast 119
D, Early Voting District 4 Total
For 125 94 219
Against 3 8 11
Total Cast 230
E, Early Voting District 5 Total
For 91 73 164
Against 5 4 9
Total Cast 173
F, Early Voting District 6 Total
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30.
For 163 20 183
Against 2 1 3
Total Cast 186
~. Earl~Votin~ District 7 Total
For 263 276 539
Against 17 7 24
Total Cast 563
Proposition 30: Amend Section 29, "Induction into office; meetings," to allow
the city council to convene in executive session for personnel matters and other
reasons specifically authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act, so that the
final sentence shall read:
The council and such boards and commissions as are required by law shall comply
with the Texas Open Meetings Act and may convene in executive session only as
expressly provided therein, such as consideration of specific personnel matters,
certain consultations with an attorney, discussions about the value or transfer of real
property, and discussion of certain economic development matters. Otherwise, all
meetings of the council and of its boards and commissions shall be open to the public
and in full compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act; special meetings shall be
called by the city clerk upon request of the mayor, city manager, or a majority of the
members of the council.
A. Earl~Votin~ District 1 Total
For 28 37 65
Against 3 0 3
Total Cast 68
B. EarlxVotin~ District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Earl~Votin~ District 3 Total
For 35 68 103
Against 3 15 18
Total Cast 121
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 115 95 210
Against 13 8 21
Total Cast 231
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E, Earl Vy otin~ District 5 Total
For 90 67 157
Against 7 9 16
Total Cast 173
F, Early Voting District 6 Total
For 160 18 178
Against 6 3 9
Total Cast 187
C, Ear1y Voting District 7 Total
For 262 261 523
Against 9 35 44
Total Cast 567
31. Proposition 31: Amend Section 31, "Rules of procedure; j ournal," and its title
to specify that the council shall keep minutes and certified agendas of its
proceedings, rather than a journal, in the manner required by state law, so that
the section and its title shall read:
Section 31. Rules of procedure; minutes.
The council shall determine its own rules and order of business. It shall keep minutes
and certified agendas of its proceedings as required by state law.
A, Earl Votin District 1 Total
For ~ 27 27 59
Against 4 4 10
Total Cast 69
B, ~ Earl V~ otin~ District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C, Early Voting District 3 Total
For 37 66 103
Against 1 14 15
Total Cast 118
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 119 91 210
Against 9 11 20
Total Cast 230
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E. Early Voting District S Total
For 94 68 162
Against 9 9 12
Total Cast 174
F. Earl,, V~otin~ District 6 Total
For 162 19 181
Against 3 2 5
Total Cast 186
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 263 263 526
Against 28 8 36
Total Cast 562
32. Proposition 32: Amend Section 34, "Investigation by council," to increase the
penalty from $100 to $500 for failure to obey a council subpoena, with each day
of failure constituting a separate offense, so that the section shall read:
The council shall have power to inquire into the conduct of any office, department,
agency, or officer of the city and to make investigations as to municipal affairs, and for
that purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of
books, papers and other evidence. Failure to obey such subpoena or to produce books,
papers or other evidence as ordered under the provision of this section shall constitute
a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by fine not to exceed $500. Each day of failure
to obey such subpoena shall be considered a separate offense.
A. Earl, V~ otin~ District 1 Total
For 26 30 56
Against 5 9 14
Total Cast 70
B. Earl~Votin~ District 2 Total
For 8 7 15
Against 3 4 7
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 33 60 93
Against 5 18 23
Total Cast 116
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 107 92 199
Against 18 11 29
Total Cast 228
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E. Earl V~otin~ District 5 Total
For 89 52 141
Against 5 23 28
Total Cast 169
F. Earl~Votin~ District 6 Total
For 152 16 168
Against 9 3 12
Total Cast 180
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 251 245 496
Against 17 43 60
Total Cast 556
33. Proposition 33: Amend Section 58, "Contingent appropriations," toprovide that
the contingent appropriation that is maintained in the city budget may be spent
for purposes other than an emergency after approval by the city manager and
city council, so that the section shall read:
Provision shall be made in the annual budget and in the appropriation ordinance for
a contingent appropriation in an amount not more than three (3) percent of the total
general fund expenditure, to be used in case of unforeseen items of expenditures.
Such contingent appropriation shall be under the control of the city manager and
distributed by him, after approval by the city council. A detailed account of such
expenditures shall be recorded and reported to the city council. The proceeds of the
contingent appropriation shall be disbursed only by transfer to other departmental
appropriation, the spending of which shall be charged to the departments or activities
for which the appropriations are made.
A: Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 32 61
Against 3 5 8
Total Cast 69
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 5 15
Against 1 6 7
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 37 65 102
Against 1 17 18
Total Cast 120
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D. Earl, Votin District 4 Total
For 116 89 205
Against 13 14 27
Total Cast 232
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 91 65 156
Against 6 10 16
Total Cast 172
F. Earl~Votin~ District 6 Total
For 158 18 176
Against 7 3 10
Total Cast 186
G. EarlxVotin~ District 7 Total
For 262 256 518
Against 11 35 46
Total Cast 564
34. Proposition 34: Amend Section 60, "Emergency appropriations," to delete the
requirement that the city budget may only be amended in cases of grave public
necessity and when that fact is certified in writing by no less than 100 resident
qualified voters who own real property in the-city that has been rendered for
taxes; and to provide that the City budget may be amended and appropriations
altered only in the manner provided by state law, so that the section shall read:
The city budget may be amended and appropriations altered in accordance therewith
only in a manner provided by state law.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 32 61
Against 4 6 10
Total Cast 71
B, Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 4 5
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 71 107
Against 2 12 14
Total Cast 121
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D. Earl, Vy_ oting District 4 Total
For 118 89 207
Against 12 9 21
Total Cast 228
E, Early Voting District 5 Total
For 90 63 153
Against 7 12 19
Total Cast 172
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 157 17 174
Against 8 4 12
Total Cast 286
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 266 267 533
Against 9 27 36
Total Cast 569
Proposition 35: Amend Section 62, "Bond ordinance and election," to delete the
requirement that only voters who own property may vote to approve or
disapprove a bond issue, so that the first sentence shall read:
The city shall authorize the issuance of bonds by a bond ordinance passed by an
affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the city coun cil, and approved by a
majority of the qualified voters voting at an election called for the purpose of
authorizing the issuance of such bonds.
A, Early Voting District 1 Total
For 27 31 58
Against 6 7 13
Total Cast 71
B. Ear1X Voting District 2 Total
For 9 5 14
Against 2 6 8
Total Cast 22
C, Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 64 100
Against 2 18 20
Total Cast 120
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D, Earl. Vy otin~ District 4 Total
For 107 86 193
Against 21 15 36
Total Cast 229
E, Earl, V~ otin~ District 5 Total
For 89 61 150
Against 8 15 23
Total Cast 173
F, Early Voting District 6 Total
For 156 18 174
Against 9 3 12
Total Cast 186
G, Earl~Votin~ District 7 Total
For 260 249 509
Against 15 45 60
Total Cast 569
Proposition 36: Amend Section 63, "Issuance of bonds, " to delete outdated
language in regard to the city's authority to issue bonds so that the section shall
be amended to read:
The city shall have the power to issue bonds for permanent improvements and all
other lawful purposes as provided by statu tes of this state and upon approval by the
qualified voters of this city at an election. Such bonds shall s pecify the purpose for
which they are issued and shall draw interest and be issued under such terms as are
in the best interests of the city.
A, Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 33 62
Against 3 6 9
Total Cast 71
B, Earl Vy otin~ District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C, Earl Voting District 3 Total
For 37 68 105
Against 1 13 14
Total Cast 119
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D, Earl_ Vy otin~ District 4 Total
For 120 91 211
Against 9 10 19
Total Cast 230
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 91 68 159
Against 6 8 14
Total Cast 173
F. Early_Votin~ District 6 Total
For 161 18 179
Against 4 3 7
Total Cast 186
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 265 271 536
Against 10 24 34
Total Cast 570
37. Proposition 37: Amend Section 64, "Advertising and sale of bonds," to delete
outdated notice requirements for the sale of city bonds and to specify that such
bonds shall be advertised and sold in the manner most advantageous to the city
and consistent with modern standards, so that the section shall read:
All bonds of the city, after having been authorized and issued in accordance with the
provisions of this Charter and the laws of the state, shall be advertised and sold in the
manner most advantageous to the city and consistent with standard practices for
municipal bonds, and upon such other terms and conditions not inconsistent with
express provisions of law and of this Charter. The city council shall have the right to
reject any or all bids or other offers.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 32 34 66
Against 2 5 7
Total Cast 73
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 2
Total Cast 21
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C, Ear1y Voting District 3 Total
For 37 72 109
Against 1 9 10
Total Cast 119
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 119 89 208
Against 8 11 19
Total Cast 227
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 90 67 157
Against 6 7 13
Total Cast 170
F, Earl VY otin~ District 6 Total
For - 162 19 181
Against 3 2 5
Total Cast 186
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 264 258 522
Against 10 10 40
Total Cast 562
38. Proposition 38: Amend Section 65, "Creation of sinking fund and investments,"
to replace outdated language regarding the manner that bond funds may be
invested with language consistent with current law and practices, so that the
section shall read:
The ordinance authorizing any bonds to be issued shall provide for the creation of a
sinking fund sufficient to pay the bonds or warrants at maturity, and make provision
for the payment of the interest thereon as it matures, and any surplus in any sinking
fund or any general fund may be invested in accordance with the city's investment
policy and the Public Funds Investment Act. Such surplus funds may also be used for
the purchase of bonds or warrants of the City of Paris that are not yet due; provided,
however that the price paid for said bonds or securities shall not exceed the market
value at the time of purchase and the accrued interest provided for in said bonds or
securities, and provided further that no such bonds or securities shall be purchased
which, according to their terms, mature at a date subsequent to the time or maturity
of the bonds for the payment of which such sinking fund was created. Neither interest
nor sinking fund shall be devoted to any other purpose whatsoever.
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A. Earl~Votin~ District 1 Total
For 33 31 64
Against 1 6 7
Total Cast 71
B. Earl, Vy oting District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 66 102
Against 1 14 15
Total Cast 117
D. Earl, V~ oting District 4 Total
For 115 88 ~ 203
Against 11 12 23
Total Cast 226
E. EarlXVotin~ District 5 - Total
For 90 67 157
Against 70 10 80
Total Cast 237
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 157 18 ~ 175
Against 4 3 7
Total Cast 182
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 255 261 516
Against 11 27 38
Total Cast 554
39. Proposition 39: Amend Section 70, "Transfers of appropriations," to delete the
requirement that the city manager may tra nsfer unencumbered appropriations
from one department to another during the last three months of the fiscal year
only, so that the section shall read:
The city manager may at any time transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance
or portion thereof between general classifications of expenditures within an office,
department or agency. At the request of the city manager, the council may by
resolution transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion thereof from
one office, department or agency to another
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 27 30 57
Against 5 7 12
Total Cast 69
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 5 15
Against 1 6 7
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 34 62 96
Against 3 18 21
Total Cast 117
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 108 84 192
Against 19 14 33
Total Cast 225
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 86 63 149
Against 11 14 25
Total Cast 174
F. Earl. Vy oting District 6 Total
For 152 17 169
Against 9 4 13
Total Cast 182
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 263 241 504
Against 10 47 57
Total Cast 561
Proposition 40: Amend Section 74, " Sale of city property, " to provide that the
real and personal property of the city may be sold only in a manner authorized
by state law that ensures open competition so that the section shall read:
The city may sell or contract for the sale of real or personal property only in a manner
authorized by state law and under terms that will ensure open competition. The city
council may prescribe rules and regulations to ensure that no person shall have a
superior or unfair advantage to acquire such property.
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 30 35 65
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 71
B. Earl, Vy oting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Earl~Votin~ District 3 Total
For 37 74 111
Against 0 8 8
Total Cast 119
D, Early Voting District 4 Total
For 125 89 214
Against 2 11 13
Total Cast 227
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 95 71 166
Against 2 7 9
Total Cast 175
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 158 ~ 19 177
Against 3 2 5
Total Cast 182
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 268 264 532
Against 6 6 30
Total Cast 562
41. Proposition 41: Amend Section 75, "Purchase procedure," to delete the current
X1,000 limitation on the amount of an expenditure by the director of finance for
budgeted items without city council approval, providing instead that the city
council may establish the maximum amount of such expenditure, so that the
first two sentences shall read:
The director of finance shall have authority to make expenditures without approval
of the city council for budgeted items not exceeding a maximum amount established
by resolution of the city council. Any expenditure involving mo re than that maximum
amount must be expressly approved in advance by the city council.
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 30 31 61
Against 2 7 9
Total Cast 70
B. Earl, Voting District 2 Total
For 10 6 16
Against 1 5 6
Total Cast 22
C. Earl, Voting District 3 Total
For 34 58 91
Against 3 25 28
Total Cast 119
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 109 85 194 .
Against 19 13 32
Total Cast 226
- E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 87 58 145
Against 9 9 28
Total Cast 173
F. Earl~oting District b Total
For 148 18 166
Against 13 3 16
Total Cast 182
G. Earring District 7 Total ~~
For 248 233 481
Against 14 56 70
Total Cast 551
42. Proposition 42: Amend Section 75, "Purchase procedure," to delete the current
$1,000 threshold for city contracts and purchases, above which the city must
award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder after public notice and
competition, replacing it with a requirement that city contracts or purchases
may be made only in strict compliance with the competitive bidding and similar
procedures established by state law, so that the entirety of the remainder of the
section following the end of the second sentence shall read:
All contracts and purchases by the city and any amendments or alterations thereto
may be made only in strict compliance with the procedures and requirements
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established by state law. The city council shall have the right to reject any and all
bids.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 28 31 59
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 65
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 21
C. Earl,~g District 3 Total
For 36 65 101
Against 1 14 15
Total Cast 116
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 114 86 200
Against _ 14 14 24
Total Cast 224
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 87 61 148
Against 8 12 20
Total Cast 168
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 16 152 168
Against 3 7 10
Total Cast 178
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 262 249 511
Against 8 30 38
Total Cast 549
43. Proposition 43: Amend Section 76, " Contracts for improvements," to delete the
current $1,000 threshold for exp enditures of more than $1,000 for city
improvements, ab ove which the city must award the contract to the lowest
responsible bidder after public no tice and competition, replacing it with a
requirement that city contracts or purchases may be made only in strict
compliance with the competitive bidding and similar procedures established by
state law, so that the first and second sentences are replaced with the following:
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A11 city improvements shall be accomplished pursuant to contract awarded
in strict compliance with the procedures and requirements established by state
law. The city council shall have the right to reject any and all bids.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 31 35 66
Against 2 2 5
Total Cast 72
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Earl,, V~otin_g District 3 Total
For 35 61 96
Against 2 20 22
Total Cast 118
D. Early Voting District 4 Total .
For 120 87 207
Against 9 10 19
Total Cast 226
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 89 66 155
Against 8 9 17
Total Cast 172
F. Earl,, Vag District 6 Total ~~
For 153 17 170
Against 7 3 10
Total Cast 180
G. Earl,, Vag District 7 Total
For 263 257 520
Against 10 35 45
Total Cast 565
44. Proposition 44: Amend Section 76, " Contracts for improvements," to replace
the last sentence, which provides that alterations to any contract may be made
when authorized by the council upon recommendation of the city manager only
when such alterations do not increase the cost to the city more than 10 percent
of the original amount of the contract, replacing it with a r equirement that any
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alteration to a contract that is approved by the council upon recommendation
of the city manager be made in strict compliance with state law requirements
regarding change orders to contracts, so that the last sentence shall read:
Alterations in any contract may be made when authorized by the council upon the
written recommendation of the city manager when and only when such alterations are
accomplished in compliance with the requirements established by state law for
change orders to such contracts.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 31 35 66
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 70
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 9 8 17
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 61 97
Against 1 20 21
Total Cast 118
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D. Earl~Voting District 4 Total
.For 121 87 208
Against 7 10 17
Total Cast 225
E. ~ Early Voting District 5 Total
For 66 90 156
Against 9 7 15
Total Cast 171
F. Earl, Vy oting District 6 Total
For 152 17 169
Against 7 3 10
Total Cast 179
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 263 257 520
Against 35 12 47
Total Cast 567
Proposition 45: Amend Section 77, "Disbursement of funds," to authorize the
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city council to appoint alternate city officers who shall be allowed to sign or
countersign city checks, vouchers or warrants, and to delete outdated language,
so that the section shall read:
All checks, vouchers, or warrants for the withdrawal of money from the city
depository shall be signed by the director of finance, or his deputy, and countersigned
by the city manager. The city council may appoint one or more city officers who shall
be authorized to sign or countersign in addition to or in the absence of the director
of finance, his deputy, or the city manager.
A. Earl~Voting District 1 Total
For 34 32 66
Against 4 3 7
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Earl. Vy oting
For 8
Against 3
Early Voting
For 36
Against 1
Earl~g
For 115
Against 12
Early Voting
For 64
Against 12
Early Voting
For 19
Against 2
Earl.. V~tin~
For 260
Against 31
Total Cast 73
District 2 Total
10 18
1 ~ 4
Total Cast 22
District 3 Total
65 ~ 101
16 17
Total Cast 118
District 4 Total
85 200
11 23
Total Cast 223
District 5 Total
93 157
4 16
Total Cast 173
District 6 Total
155 174
5 7
Total Cast 181
District 7 Total
262 ~ 522
14 45
Total Cast 567
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46. Proposition 46: Amend Section 79, "Borrowing in anticipation of property
taxes," and Section 80, "Borrowing in anticipation of other revenues," to replace
date references for tax anticipation notes and special revenue notes from the 20tH
Century years ("year 19_") to the 21st Century years ("year 20_"), so that the
relevant language of the sections shall read:
"tax anticipation note for the year 20_"
and
"special revenue note for the year 20_"
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 28 29 57
Against 5 5 10
B.
For
Against
C.
For
Against
D.
For
Against
E.
For
Against
F.
For
Against
G.
For
Against
Early Voting
10
1
Early Voting
35
2
Early Voting
118
7
Earl,, V~otin~
90
3
Early Voting
156
3
Ear1~Voting
259
15
Total Cast 67
District 2 Total
6 16
4 5
Total Cast 21
District 3 Total
60 95
21 23
Total Cast 118
District 4 Total
84 202
11 18
Total Cast 220
District 5 Total
63 153
13 19
Total Cast 172
5 8
Total Cast 181
District 7 Total
249 508
39 54
Total Cast 562
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47. Proposition 47: Amend Sections 84 through 92 in "Article VIII. TAX
ADMINISTRATION," to make the charter consistent with state law in regard
to the administration of taxes by eliminating references to a city Board of
Equalization, the duties of which are now the responsibility of the appraisal
district, so that Sections 85 through 92 are deleted, and Section 84 is amended
to read:
The city council shall have the power under the provision s of state law to levy,
assess, and collect an annual tax upon taxable property within the city to the
maximum provided by the constitution and general laws of the State of Texas and to
provide for the collection of delinquent taxes through lien and enforcement
procedures in the manner provided by state law.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 24 32 56
Against 5 5 10
Total Cast 66
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 6 16
Against 1 4 5
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 34 64 98
Against 3 16 19
Total Cast 117
D. Earl,~g District 4 Total
For 114 94 208
Against 7 ~ 9 16
Total Cast 224
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 91 61 152
Against 4 11 15
Total Cast 167
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 146 18 164
Against 12 3 15
Total Cast 179
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G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 261 252 513
Against 11 31 42
Total Cast 555
Proposition 48: Amend Section 93, "Municipal elections," to provide that the
regular municipal election shall be held on the uniform election date provided
by state law that occurs in or about May of each year, so that the first sentence
reads as follows:
The regular election for the choice of members of the council as provided in Section
l6 of this Charter shall be held each year on the uniform election date provided by
state law that occurs in or about May.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 38 67
Against 3 1 4
Total Cast 71
B.
For
Against
C.
For
Against
D.
For
Against
E.
For
Against
F.
For
Against
Early Voting
10
1
Earl. Vy oting
37
0
Early Voting
121
3
Earl, V~ oting
92
3
Early Voting
161
1
District 2 Total
9 19
2 3
Total Cast 12
District 3 Total
77 114
5 5
Total Cast 119
District 4 Total
92 213
7 10
Total Cast 223
District 5 Total
69 161
5 8
Total Cast 169
District 6 Total
18 279
3 4
Total Cast 283
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G. Earl, VY oting District 7 Total
For 264 271 535
Against 16 16 21
Total Cast 556
Proposition 49: Amend Section 95, "How to get name on ballot," to make the
charter consistent with state law in regard to the time that a candidate for city
council must make application to be on the ballot so that the section shall read:
Any qualified person may have his name placed on the official ballot as a candidate
for council member at any election held for the purpose of electing council members
by filing with the city clerk, no later than the time provided by state law, a sworn
application in the form provided by the State of Texas, and shall meet all the
requirements set forth by this Charter and by state law as it may, from time to time,
be amended.
A. Early_Votin~ District 1 Total
For 30 39 69
Against 2 0 2
Total Cast 71
B. Earl, Vy oting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. ~ Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 77 115
Against 0 6 6
Total Cast 121
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 122 93 215
Against 2 2 8
Total Cast 223
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 91 67 158
Against 4 7 11
Total Cast 169
F. Earl Vy oting District 6 Total
For 161 18 179
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 183
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G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 263 269 532
Against 5 18 23
Total Cast 555
50. Proposition 50: Amend Section 96, "Council ballots," to make it consistent with
state law with regard to how names of candidates are printed on the ballot, so
that the section shall read:
The names of all candidates for the council as hereinbefore provided, except such as
may have withdrawn, died or become ineligible, shall be printed on the official
ballots without party designations, in accordance with the Texas Election Code. If
two or more candidates have the same surnames, or have names so similar that it is
likely to cause confusion each of those candidates may have printed on the ballot a
brief distinguishing description or title, not to exceed four words, following the
candidate's name. The description or title may only refer to the candidate's place of
residence or present or former profession, occupation, or position. However, the
description or title may not refer to a public office. The order of the names on the
ballot, the form of the ballot, and the deadline for having the ballots printed shall be
accomplished in compliance with state law.
A. Earl, VY otin~ District 1 Total
For 28 35 63
Against 2 1 _3
Total Cast 66
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Earl, Vy otin~ District 3 Total
For 38 78 116
Against 0 6 6
Total Cast 122
D. Earl,, V~ District 4 Total
For 119 93 212
Against 4 6 10
Total Cast 222
E. Earl~g District 5 Total
For 89 69 158
Against 6 5 11
Total Cast 169
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F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 161 18 179
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 183
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 265 271 536
Against 4 15 19
Total Cast 555
51. Proposition 51: Amend Section 97, "Election of councilmen by majority," to
provide that candidates for city council shall be elected by majority vote,
requiring that the winner receive more than 50 percent of the votes cast, rather
than by plurality vote, in which the winner is the candidate receiving the most
votes, and that in the event of a tie there shall be a runoff election, so that the
section reads as follows:
At the regular municipal election or any special election held to fill vacancies on the
city council, the winning candidate for the office of councilman shall be the one who
receives more than 50 percent of the votes cast for the office. If no candidate receives
more than 50 percent, a runoff election shall be held in accordance with the Texas
Election Code between the two candidates who received the most votes.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 28 34 62
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 68
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 6 16
Against 1 5 6
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 34 68 102
Against 4 15 19
Total Cast 121
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 115 90 205
Against 9 9 18
Total Cast 223
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E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 85 67 152
Against 10 7 17
Total Cast 169
F. Earl, V~ oting District 6 Total
For 156 17 173
Against 6 4 10
Total Cast 183
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 258 262 520
Against 12 29 41
Total Cast 561
Proposition 52: Amend Section 99, "Canvassing elections," to provide that the
canvassing of elections, including runoff elections, shall be conducted in the
manner and time required by state law, so that the section reads as follows:
Returns of elections, general, runoff, and special, shall be made by the election
officers to the city council, and shall be canvassed by the council and the result of the
election declared, at a regular or special meeting of the council occurring after the
date of the election, in the manner and during the time required by state law for the
canvassing of elections.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 28 ~ 36 64
Against 2 1 3
Total Cast 67
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 9 9 18
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 73 109
Against 1 8 9
Total Cast 118
D. Early Votinu District 4 Total
For 118 92 210
Against 6 10 16
Total Cast 226
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E. Earl, VY oting District 5 Total
For 92 68 160
Against 3 4 7
Total Cast 167
F. Earl, VY oting District 6 Total
For 161 18 179
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 183
G. Ear1X Voting District 7 Total
For 263 261 524
Against 21 5 26
Total Cast 550
53. Proposition 53: Amend Section 100, "Power of initiative," to clarify that the
- number of signatures required on a petition to initiate an ordinance under the
power of initiative is based on the total votes in all seven districts in the last
contested election in each, so that the section shall read:
Qualified voters of the city shall have power to propose any ordinance except an
ordinance appropriating money or authorizing the levy of taxes, and to adopt or rej ect
the same at the polls, such power being known as the initiative. Any initiative
ordinance may be submitted to the council by a petition signed by qualified voters of
the city equal in number to at least 25 percent of the number of votes cast in the
cumulative seven districts in the last contested general election for each district.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 27 32 59
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 63
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 9 8 18
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 23
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 73 111
Against 0 9 9
Total Cast 110
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 119 89 208
Against 13 10 23
Total Cast 231
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E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 89 66 155
Against 6 8 14
Total Cast 169
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 161 16 177
Against 3 5 8
Total Cast 185
G. Earl, VY oting District 7 Total
For 263 255 518
Against 10 32 42
Total Cast 560
Proposition 54: Amend Section 101, "Power of referendum," to clarify that the
number of signatures required on a petition to repeal an ordinance under the
power of referendum is based on the total votes in all seven districts in the last
contested election in each, so that the third sentence shall read:
Within 20 days after the enactment by the council of any ordinance that is subject to
a referendum, a petition signed by qualified voters of the city equal in number to at
least 25 percent of the total number of votes cast in the cumulative seven districts in
the last contested general election for each district may be filed with the city clerk
requesting that any such ordinance be either repealed or submitted to a vote of the
voters.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 28 33 61
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 67
B. Earl. Vy otin~ District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 21
C. Early Votin District 3 Total
For 37 69 106
Against 1 13 14
Total Cast 120
D. Earl, VY oting District 4 Total
For 111 91 202
Against l 6 9 15
Total Cast 217
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E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 88 66 154
Against 8 8 16
Total Cast 170
F. Earl, V~ oting District 6 Total
For 162 18 180
Against 2 2 5
Total Cast 185
G. Earl, V~ oting District 7 Total
For 263 256 519
Against 10 29 39
Total Cast 558
Proposition 55: Amend Section 107, "Submission to electors," to establish that
the next available uniform election date shall be the time when any ordinance
proposed by voters through the initiative or referendum process that the city
council fails to pass or repeal shall be on the ballot, so that the section shall
read:
If the council shall fail to pass an ordinance proposed by the initiative process, or
shall pass it in a form different from that set forth in the petition thereof, or if the
council fails to repeal a referred ordinance, the proposed or referred ordinance shall
be submitted to the voters at the next available uniform election date from the date
the council takes its final vote thereon.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 34 63
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 67
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 72 110
Against 0 10 10
Total Cast 120
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For 29 31 60
Against 2 5 7
Total Cast 67
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 35 69 104
Against 3 13 16
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 120 90 210
Against 15 9 15
Total Cast 225
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 94 68 162
Against 2 5 7
Total Cast 160
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 161 17 178
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 184
G. Ear1X Voting District 7 Total
For- 264 264 528
Against 9 22 31
Total Cast 559
Proposition 56: Amend Section 110, "Repealing ordinances; publication," to
provide that ordinances adopted by initiative may not be repealed for two years
and ordinances repealed by referendum may not be re-adopted for two years,
so that the second sentence shall read:
However, no ordinance adopted by the council or approved by the voters in response
to an initiative petition shall be amended or repealed by the council within two years
of the adoption, and no ordinance repealed by the council or rejected by the voters
in response to a referendum petition shall be re-enacted by the council within two
years of the repeal.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
Total Cast 120
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D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 115 87 202
Against 10 11 21
Total Cast 223
E. Earl. V~ otin~ District 5 Total
For 88 64 152
Against 7 10 17
Total Cast 169
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F. Earl Vy oting District 6 Total
For 161 18 179
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 184
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 262 259 ~ 521
Against 9 29 38
Total Cast 559
Proposition 57: Amend Section 112, "Recall procedure," to require that any
voter who files a petition for recall must live in the district of the councilman
whose recall is sought, so that the initial phrase of the first sentence of the
section shall read as follows:
Any qualified voter living within a council district of the City o f Paris may make and
file with the city clerk an affidavit containing the name of the council member from
that district whose removal is sought.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 27 30 ~~ 57
Against 1 4 6
Total Cast 63
B. Ear1y Voting
~ District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Earl,, V~~ District 3 Total
For 37 73 110
Against 1 9 10
Total Cast 120
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D. Earl. V~ otin~ District 4 Total
For 124 92 216
Against 9 9 13
Total Cast 229
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 92 70 162
Against 3 6 9
Total Cast 171
F. Earl~g District 6 Total
For 159 17 176
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 181
G. Earl,, V~ot~ District 7 Total
For 268 262 530
Against 26 11 37
Total Cast 567
58. Proposition 58: Amend Section 112, "Recall procedure," to provide that a voter
who files a petition seeking the recall of a council member shall file a statement
of not more than 200 words stating the grounds for removal, and that the
council member may also submit a response of not more than 200 words, both
of which shall be made a part of the recall petition, so that the conclusion of the
first sentence shall be amended to read, and two new sentences shall be added,
so that the section, prior to the words "The clerk shall thereupon deliver..." will
read as follows:
... is sought, which affidavit shall contain a statement, not to exceed 200 words, of
the grounds for removal. Promptly after receipt of a recall petition, the city clerk
shall serve, personally or by certified mail, a copy of the affidavit on the council
member sought to be recalled. Within 10 days of service of the affidavit, the council
member sought to be recalled may file a statement with the city clerk, not to exceed
200 words, in response. Recall petitions shall contain the name and title of the
council member, the statement of grounds for the recall, and the response of the
official, if any. If no response was filed, the petition shall so state.
A. Earl,, V~ District 1 Total
For 26 32 58
Against 2 5 7
Total Cast 65
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B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 60 98
Against 0 13 13
Total Cast 111
D. Earl,, V~otin_g District 4 Total
For 122 92 214
Against 6 9 15
Total Cast 229
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 90 - 67 157
Against 4 4 13
Total Cast 170
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 160 18 178
Against 2 2 5
Total Cast 183
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 268 270 538
Against 10 18 28
Total Cast 566
59. Proposition 59: Amend Section 113, "Recall petitions," to specify that the
minimum number of signatures required on a recall petition shall be equal to at
least 51 percent of the votes cast in the last contested election in the district
represented by the council member whose removal is sought, or 200 signatures,
whichever is most (rather than 51 percent of all votes cast citywide, or 700
signatures, whichever is most), so that the first two sentences shall read:
The recall petition, to be effective, must be returned and filed with the city clerk
within 30 days after the filing of the affidavit required in Section 112 of the Charter
and must be signed by qualified voters of the district of the city represented by the
council member whose recall is sought. The number of signatures on the petition
blanks shall be in an amount equal in number to at least 51 percent of the total
number of votes cast at the last contested municipal election at which a council
member was elected from that district, or the signatures of at least 200 qualified
voters of that district, whichever is greater, and shall conform to the provisions of
Section 102 of the Charter.
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 25 30 55
Against 2 6 8
Total Cast 63
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 7 17
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 21
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 69 107
Against 0 13 13
Total Cast 120
D. Earl.. Vag District 4 Total
For 121 90 211
Against 8 11 19
Total Cast 230
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 90 67 157
Against 5 5 14
Total Cast 171
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 160 16 176
Against 3 5 8
Total Cast 184
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 269 265 534
Against 11 26 37
Total Cast 571
60. Proposition 60: Amend Section 114, " Recall election," to provide that a recall
election for removal of a council member shall be held in the district represented
by the council member on the next available uniform elect ion date, as required
by law, so that the section shall read:
After the recall petition is filed with the city clerk, he shall at once examine it and, if
he finds it sufficient and in compliance with the provisions o f the Charter, he shall
within five days submit it to the city counc il with his certificate to that effect and notify
the officer sought to be recalled of such action. If the officer whose removal is sought
does not resign within five days after such notice the city counci l shall thereupon order
and fix a date for holding a recall election in the district on the next available uniform
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election date.
A. Earl, Vy oting District 1 Total
For 26 29 SS
Against 2 7 9
Total Cast 64
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 71 107
Against 2 11 13
Total Cast 120
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 125 91 216
Against 4 10 14
Total Cast 230
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 88 69 157
Against 6 7 13
Total Cast 170
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 161 16 177
Against 2 5 7
Total Cast 184
G. Earl,, V~ District 7 Total
For 259 266 525
Against ~ 10 10 35
Total Cast 560
61. Proposition 61: Amend Section 131, "Publ icity of records," to provide that city
records shall be public and available to the public in accordance with state law,
so that the section and its title shall read:
Section 131. Public Records.
All records and accounts of every office, department or agency of the city shall be
available to the public in accordance with state law.
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A. Earl~g District 1 Total
For 29 36 65
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 69
B. Earl.. V~ District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 75 113
Against 0 5 5
Total Cast 118 -
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 128 95 223 -
Against 3 8 11
Total Cast 234
E. Early Voting District S Total .
For 91 68 159
Against 5 6 11
Total Cast 170
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 163 19 182
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 185
G. Earl~g District 7 Total
For 278 272 550
Against 14 5 19
Total Cast 569
62. Proposition 62: Amend Section 132, "Personal interest," to make the
prohibitions against council members, officers and em ployees having any
financial interest in city property or contracts the same as those imposed by
state law, so that the first sentence shall read:
No member of the council or any officer or employee of the city shall have a financial
interest, direct or indirect, or by reason of ownership of stock or interest in any
corporation or other entity, or in any contract with the ci ty, or be financially
interested directly or indirectly in the sale of any city land, materials, supplies, or
services, except on behalf of the city as an officer or employee, in any manner that
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is inconsistent with or in conflict with the requirements of state law, including the
applicable provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, the rules of the Texas
Ethics Commission, and rulings of the Texas Attorney General.
A. Earl,, Vag District 1 Total
For 29 35 64
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 68
B. Earl,, Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 75 113
Against 0 7 7
Total Cast 120
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 130 90 220
Against 1 9 10
Total Cast 230
E. Earl~Votin~ District 5 Total
For 93 67 160
Against 4 7 11
Total Cast 171
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 162 19 181
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 184
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 276 278 554
Against 5 18 23
Total Cast 577
63. Proposition 63: Amend Section 134, " Relatives of officers shall not be appointed
or employed," to make the city's prohibitions against nepotism consistent with
state law, so th at the section and its title shall read:
Section 134. Relatives of officers shall not be employed.
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No person related within the second degree of affinity, or within the third degree of
consanguinity, to members of the city council or city manager shall be appointed to
any office, position or service in the city for which compensation is paid, but this
provision shall not affect officers or employees who are already employed by the city
for the time periods established by state law when any officer who may be related
within the named degree takes office.
64.
A. Early Voting
~ District 1 Total
For 26 32 58
Against 4 5 9
Total Cast 67
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 9 9 ~ 18
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 35 73 108
Against 3 10 13
Total Cast 121
D. Earl, V~ oting District 4 Total
For 120 91 211
Against 10 9 100
Total Cast 311
E. Earl. Vy oting District 5 Total
For 80 66 146
Against 12 8 20
Total Cast 166
F. Earl, VY oting District 6 Total
For 159 19 178
Against 4 2 6
Total Cast 184
G. Earl,, Vesting District 7 Total
For 275 274 549
Against 6 21 27
Total Cast 576
Proposition 64: Delete Section 135, " Persons indebted to t he city shall not hold
office or employm ent," which prohib its any person who is i n arrears in payment
of taxes or other liabilities due the city from holding office or being compensated
for service to the city, due to the fact that such a prohibitio n has been held to be
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invalid by federal courts.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 31 60
Against 3 5 8
Total Cast 68
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 36 75 111
Against 2 7 9
Total Cast 120
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 119 90 209
Against 11 10 21
Total Cast 229
E, Earl~Votin~ District 5 Total
For 86 64 150
Against 10 8 18
Total Cast 168
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 153 19 172
Against 9 2 11
Total Cast 183
G. Earl,, V~otin~ District 7 Total
For 260 267 527
Against 17 28 45
Total Cast 572
65. Proposition 65: Amend Section 149, "Amending the Charter," to clarify that
there are three methods by which the Charter may be amended, as provided by
state law, all of which require approval of the voters at an election on a uniform
election date, so that the first two sentences shall read:
Amendments to this Charter may be framed and submitted to the qualified voters of
the city by a charter commission in the manner provided by law for framing and
submitting a new charter, or may be proposed by a majority vote of the full
membership of the city council, or may be proposed by a petiti on signed by not fewer
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than five percent (5%) of the number of qualified voters in conformity with the
provisions hereof.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 29 34 63
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 68
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 71 109
Against 0 11 11
. Total Cast 120
D. Early Voting District 4 Total
For 124 91 215
Against 1 - 9 1 S
Total Cast 230
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 91 65 156
Against 5 8 13
Total Cast 169
F, Earl~Votin~ District 6 Total
For 160 18 178
Against 2 ~ 3 5
Total Cast 183
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 273 276 549
Against 7 7 26
Total Cast 575
66. Proposition 66: Amend Section 149, " Amending the Charter," by deleting the
fourth sentence allowing for a special election and replacing it with a provision
that the election shall be held on the next available uniform election date, as
required by the Texas Election Code, so that the fourth sentence shall read;
Any ordinance for submitting a charter amendment to the voters shall provide that
the election shall occur on the next avail able uniform election date.
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A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 27 36 63
Against 3 1 4
Total Cast 67
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Earl, VY oting District 3 Total
For 38 77 115
Against 0 5 5
Total Cast 120
D. Earl~g District 4 Total
For 126 91 217
Against 2 6 8
Total Cast 225
E. Earl Vy oting District 5 Total
For 88 66 154
Against 7 7 14
Total Cast 168
F. Early Votin District 6 Total
For 162 19 181
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 184
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 273 276 549
Against 16 6 22
Total Cast 571
67. Proposition 67: Amend Section 149, " Amending the Charter," to replace the
requirement that all proposed amendments to the Charter be mailed to all
qualified voters, replacing it with a requirement that the amendments and
information about them be provided to the voters in manners, times, and places
directed by the council, so that the thir d sentence from the end shall read:
Not less than 30 days prior to such election, the city clerk shall p rovide to the qualified
voters of the city, in such manners, times, and places as the council shall direct,
information that shall inform the voters of the purpose and effect of the proposed
amendment, including its exact language.
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A. Earl~Votin~ District 1 Total
For 27 31 58
Against 3 1 4
Total Cast 62
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
C. Earl,, Vag District 3 Total
For 36 76 112
Against 2 7 9
. Total Cast 127
D. Earl, VY otin~ District 4 Total
For 126 99 115
Against ~ 5 10 15
Total Cast 240
E. Earl, VY oting District 5 Total
For 87 68 155
Against 11 11 22
Total Cast 177
F. Early Voting Distract 6 Total
For 156 18 174
Against , 8 2 10
Total Cast 184
G. Early Voting District 7 Total
For 273 272 545
Against 7 24 31
Total Cast 576
68. Proposition 68: Amend Section 149, " Amending the Charter," to clarify that if an
amendment to the Charter is approved by the voters it shall become a part of the
Charter without the need to fix a time for it becoming a part, so that the second
sentence from the end shall read:
If a proposed amendment be approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting
thereon, it shall then become a part of the Charter.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 26 32 58
Against 3 5 8
Total Cast 66
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69.
B. Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 76 38 114
Against 7 0 7
Total Cast 121
D. Earl,, V~otin~ District 4 Total
For 98 124 222
Against 8 5 13
Total Cast 235
E. Earl.. V~tin~ District 5 Total
For 70 93 163
Against 9 4 ~ 13
Total Cast 176
F. Earl. VY oting District 6 Total
For 18 162 180
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 184
G. Earl Vy_ oting District 7 Total
For 278 274 552
Against 19 5 14
Total Cast 566
Proposition 69: Amend Section 149, "Amen ding the Charte r," to require the city
manager to recommend to the city council at least once every five years any
amendments to the charter that he considers to be appropriate and in the best
interest of the city, so that a sentence shall be added to the end that shall read:
Not less than once every five years, the city manager shall make recommendations tothe
city council regarding any proposal to amend the Charter that he considers to be
appropriate and in the best interest of the city.
A. Earl. Vy oting District 1 Total
For 27 36 63
Against 2 3 5
Total Cast 68
B. Early Votin District 2 Total
For 10 9 19
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 22
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C. Early Voting District 3 Total
For 38 74 112
Against 0 9 9
Total Cast 121
D, Early Voting District 4 Total
For 126 98 224
Against 5 9 14
Total Cast 238
E. Earl~Votin~ District 5 Total
For 92 70 162
Against 6 8 14
Total Cast 176
. F, Earl Voting District 6 Total
For 162 18 180
Against 2 2 4
Total Cast 184
G. Earl~Votin~ District 7 Total
For 271 266 537
Against 7 27 34
Total Cast 571
70. ~ Proposition 70: Delete Section 150, "Sub mission of the Charter to electors,"
which specified the time and manner for submitting the original Charter to the
voters in 1948 and filing it thereafter, as well as the election of the first set of city
officers in 1948, due to its being obsolete.
A. Early Voting District 1 Total
For 26 33 59
Against 2 4 6
Total Cast 65
B, Early Voting District 2 Total
For 10 8 18
Against 1 3 4
Total Cast 22
C. Earl~Votin~ District 3 Total
For 38 73 111
Against 0 8 8
Total Cast 119
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D. Earl,, Voting District 4 Total
For 115 97 212
Against 11 11 22
Total Cast 234
E. Early Voting District 5 Total
For 91 66 157
Against 6 6 18
Total Cast 175
F. Early Voting District 6 Total
For 163 18 181
Against 1 2 3
Total Cast 184
G. Earl,, Vag District 7 Total
For 268 - 268 536
Against 7 24 31
Total Cast 567
Section 3. That, from the above and foregoing canvass of the returns of the votes in Council
Member Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 and early voting, it is declared and determined that the results
of the Special Election for the purpose of voting on the proposed amendments to the Charter of the
City of Paris are as follows:
1. A total of 1,303 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No.1, and
a total of 92 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition, and
it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter of
the City of Paris, DID pass.
2. A total of 1,290 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 2, and
a total of 98 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition, and
it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter of
the City of Paris, DID pass.
3. A total of 1,306 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 3,
and a total of 74 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the
Charter of the City of Paris, DID pass.
4. A total of 1,355 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 4,
and a total of 47 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the
Charter of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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5. A total of 1,283 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 5,
and a total of 97 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the
Charter of the City of Paris, DID pass.
6. A total of 1,296 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 6, and
a total of 74 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition, and
it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter of
the City of Paris, DID pass.
7. A total of 1,140 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 7, and
a total of 221 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition, and
it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter of
the City of Paris, DID pass.
8. A total of 1,248 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 8, and
a total of 114 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition, and
it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter of
the City of Paris, DID pass.
9. A total of 1,216 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 9, and
a total of 152 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition, and
it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter of
the City of Paris, DID pass.
10. A total of 1,155 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 10,
and a total of 177 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
1 1. A total of 1,208 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 11,
and a total of 164 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
12. A total of 1,255 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 12,
and a total of 95 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
13. A total of 1,334 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 13,
and a total of 49 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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14. A total of 1,295 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 14,
and a total of 78 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
15. A total of 1,294 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 15,
and a total of 87 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
16. A total of 1,123 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 16,
and a total of 263 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
17. A total of 1,255 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 17,
and a total of 116 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
18. A total of 1,317 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 18,
and a total of 62 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
19. A total of 1,245 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 19,
and a total of 133 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
20. A total of 1,266 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 20,
and a total of 98 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
21. A total of 1,312 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 21,
and a total of 65 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
22. A total of 1,305 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 22,
and a total of 82 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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23. A total of 1,301 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 23,
and a total of 89 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
24. A total of 1,308 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 24,
and a total of 67 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
25. A total of 1,236 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 25,
and a total of 151 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
26. A total of 1,291 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 26,
and a total of 90 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
27. A total of 1,211 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 27,
and a total of 124 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
28. A total of 1,225 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 28,
and a total of 124 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
29. A total of 1,301 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 29,
and a total of 58 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
30. A total of 1,254 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 30,
and a total of 115 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
31. A total of 1,259 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 31,
and a total of 102 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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32. A total of 1,168 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 32,
and a total of 173 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
33. A total of 1,234 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 33,
and a total of 131 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
34. A total of 1,252 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 34,
and a total of 117 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
35. A total of 1,198 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 35,
and a total of 172 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
36. A total of 1,271 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 36,
and a total of 100 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
37. A total of 1,262 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 37,
and a total of 96 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
38. A total of 1,,234 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 38,
and a total of 111 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
39. A total of 1,182 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 39,
and a total of 168 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the Cityof Paris, DID pass.
40. A total of 1,284 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 40,
and a total of 74 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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41. A total of 1,154 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 41,
and a total of 189 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
42. A total of 1,204 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 42,
and a total of 117 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
43. A total of 1,232 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 43,
and a total of 122 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
44. A total of 1,243 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 44,
and a total of 110 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
45. A total of 1,238 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 45,
and a total of 119 Against votes were cast in opposition to~the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
46. A total of 1,204 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 46,
and a total of 137 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
47. A total of 1,207 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 47,
and a total of 122 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
48. A total of 1,288 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 48,
and a total of 55 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
49. A total of 1,287 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 49,
and a total of 57 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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50. A total of 1,283 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 50,
and a total of 56 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
51. A total of 1,230 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 51,
and a total of 117 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
52. A total of 1,264 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 52,
and a total of 68 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
53. A total of 1,245 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 53,
and a total of 1 OS Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
+ and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
54. A total of 1,239 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 54,
~~ and a total of 109 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
55. A total of 1,269 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 55,
and a total of 77 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
56. A total of 1,236 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 56,
and a total of 107 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
57. A total of 1,270 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 57,
and a total of 82 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
58. A total of 1,270 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 58,
and a total of 85 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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59. A total of 1,257 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 59,
and a total of 103 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
60. A total of 1,256 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 60,
and a total of 94 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
61. A total of 1,311 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 61,
and a total of 56 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
62. A total of 1,311 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 62,
and a total of 61 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
63. A total of 1,268 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 63,
and a total of 98 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
64. A total of 1,247 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 64,
and a total of 116 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
65. A total of 1,289 For votes were cast in ;favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 65,
and a total of 78 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
66. A total of 1,298 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 66,
and a total of 61 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
67. A total of 1,293 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 67,
and a total of 94 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
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68. A total of 1,307 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 68,
and a total of 73 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
69. A total of 1,297 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 69,
and a total of 83 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
70. A total of 1,274 For votes were cast in favor of the aforesaid Proposition No. 70,
and a total of 92 Against votes were cast in opposition to the aforesaid proposition,
and it is further declared and determined that the aforesaid amendment to the Charter
of the City of Paris, DID pass.
Section 4. That it is hereby ORDERED and DECLARED that the City Charter of the City
of Paris be, and hereby is amended to conform to said propositions and the same are hereby declared
to be adopted.
Section 5. It is further ORDERED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
certify to the Secretary of State an authenticated copy of these amendments to the City Charter under
City Seal and the City Clerk shall record said amendments in the official records of the City of Paris.
Upon the recording of this resolution declaring the Charter amendments to be adopted, such
amendments shall be considered a public act and all courts shall take judicial notice of the same and
no further proof shall be required of such amendments in any court.
Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this resolution
and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of
any section, clause, or provision of this resolution shall not affect the validity of any other portion
of this resolution.
Section 7. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21 s` day of May, 2007
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Richard Manning, Mayor
TTEST• ,
anice Ellis, City Clerk
APP T FORM:
W. Kent McIly ,City ttorney
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