HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-85-316)-05/21/1985
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RESOLUTION NO. R-85-316
WHEREAS, H.B. 1315 would mandate joint elections of all political
subdivisions holding elections on the same day in all or part
of the same territory; and,
WHEREAS, these elections would be difficult and confusing in the urban
areas of the state where many entities overlap; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville conduct joint elections through workable
interlocal agreements; and,
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WHEREAS, H.B. 1315 would have the effect of depriving local elected
authorities the right of administering local elections; and,
WHEREAS, such legislation results in the denial of voting rights of
citizens in municipalities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the Colleyville City Council states its opposition to
House Bill 1315 and request that the House Elections Committee
not report favorably on the Bill to the full State House.
Sec. 2. THAT this Resolution shall take effect from and after its final
date of passage, and it accordingly so ordered.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of ..s- to ~ on
this .:l/4:day of 41985.
CITY OF COLL~~I~~E ~
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Buck Hubbard
Mayor
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LaVada Johnson
City Secretary