File #: ID 2018-553    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/5/2018 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 10/17/2018 Final action: 10/17/2018
Title: SUPPORTING THE CLOSURE OF BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS ON ELECTION DAY OR THE RELOCATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS FROM BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION

 

TO:                     Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:                     Samuel A. May, City Manager

 

DATE:                     October 17, 2018

 

 

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SUPPORTING THE CLOSURE OF BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS ON ELECTION DAY OR THE RELOCATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS FROM BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

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BACKGROUND:                      Mayor Mike Ryan, City of Sunrise, proposed an initiative to either close schools on Election Day, or to relocate those precincts, which are assigned at Broward County Schools. Mayor Ryan states in the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy, parents have an increased concern regarding individuals who should otherwise not be allowed on their school campus on Election Day. Mayor Ryan further states, traffic and parking become untenable for parents, teachers, poll workers, and voters while school or aftercare programs are in session.

 

RECOMMENDATION: For Consideration                     

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A                     

 

 

CONTACT PERSON: Samuel A. May, City Manager