Item Coversheet

*4.A.9.


Shakopee City Council
December 19, 2017

FROM:Lori J. Hensen, City Clerk
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Designating Polling Places for Elections in 2018
Policy/Action Requested:
Approve resolution 7959 establishing polling places for the 2018 election year.
Recommendation:
Approve the above motion.
Discussion:

The legislature made some changes to election law in 2017. The city is now required to designate polling places by resolution for each precinct by December 31 each year for the next calendar year.

 

It is believed that the legislature is seeking to lessen voter confusion and frustration as it relates to voters' perceptions of "ever changing" poll places from one election to another.

Budget Impact:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution 7959