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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2024-26 Accepting Election ResultsRESOLUTION 2024-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 19, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on March 19, 2024, the Village of North Palm Beach held a general election in accordance with all applicable Village and state law requirements for the purpose of electing Councilmembers to the Village Council for Groups 1, 3, 4 and 5; and WHEREAS, because only one candidate each qualified for Group 1, Group 4, and Group 5, these offices were not placed on the ballot and in accordance with the provisions of the Village Charter and the Florida Election Code, these candidates were presumed to have voted for themselves; and WHEREAS, two candidates qualified for Group 3 during the time required for the filing of a Notice of Candidacy, and the names of these candidates were placed on the ballot and submitted to the electorate; and WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to officially accept and declare the results of the March 19, 2024 general election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing "whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and incorporated herein. Section 2. The Village Council accepts that the following are the results of the general election held on March 19, 2024: For Village Councilmember, Group 1: Deborah Searcy unopposed For Village Councilmember, Group 3: Orlando Puyol 1,645 William Luzuriagga 634 For Village Councilmember, Group 4: Kristin Garrison unopposed Page 1 of 2 For Village Councilmember, Group 5: Lisa Interlandi unopposed Section 3. Based on the foregoing results, the Village Council hereby declares that the following candidates are elected as Councilmembers for Groups 1, 3, 4, and 5: For Village Councilmember, Group 1: Deborah Searcy For Village Councilmember, Group 3: Orlando Puyol For Village Councilmember, Group 4: Kristin Garrison For Village Councilmember, Group 5: Lisa Interlandi Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED : D ADOPTED THIS 11 TH DAY OF APRIL, 2024. VILLA 1iLERK MAYOR Page 2 of 2