RESOLUTION NO. 15-07

A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE NOTICE OF ELECTION

FOR THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD

ON APRIL 3, 2007 IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY CLERK TO APPOINT ELECTION JUDGES

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO THAT:

The Election Notice hereinafter be the Notice of the Regular Municipal Election to be held in the City on April 3, 2007 and further that the same be published in accordance with election procedures:

“ELECTION NOTICE

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

NOTICE OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION

TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2007

 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD BY MAIL-IN BALLOT ON TUESDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2007, IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO.

That said Regular Municipal Election will be held by mail-in ballot with ballots mailed to all active registered voters in said City of Grand Junction. Ballot packages will be mailed no later than March 19, 2007 and must be returned to the Mesa County Clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Voted ballots may be mailed with proper postage affixed and received by Mesa County Clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. Election Day, or returned to the following locations, also no later than 7:00 p.m. Election Day:

On April 3, 2007, the places designated will be open until the hour of 7:00 p.m. NO voting devices will be provided at any location. The election will be held and conducted as prescribed by law.

The Mesa County Elections Division at the Old Courthouse will be open for issue of ballots to “inactive voters”, or the reissue of ballots to those who have spoiled, lost, moved, or for some reason did not receive a ballot, for the period 25 days prior to the election, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Election Day).

Registered voters within the city limits of Grand Junction are qualified to vote. Registration of voters for the said election has taken place in the time and manner now provided by law.

Candidates are:

DISTRICT B

Four-Year Term

(Vote for One)

Kent Baughman

Linda Romer Todd

DISTRICT C

Four-Year Term

(Vote for One)

Joe Gardner

Gregg Palmer

AT-LARGE

Four-Year Term

(Vote for One)

Bruce Hill

Questions on the ballot:

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION A

SHALL THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, WITHOUT ANY INCREASE IN TAXES, BE AUTHORIZED TO RETAIN ALL REVENUES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS WHICH THE CITY IS PERMITTED TO SPEND UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 (TABOR) OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION FOR 2006 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS UNTIL THE RIVERSIDE PARKWAY BONDED DEBT IS PAID IN FULL, WITH ALL AMOUNTS RETAINED TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT OF THE RIVERSIDE PARKWAY BONDED DEBT?

YES

NO

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION B

Shall there be amendments to the Grand Junction City Charter, Sections 36, 38, 45, 48, 54, 57, 70, 72, 88, 93, 101, 103, 105, 107, 108, 121, 123, 143, 148, 149, 152, and 153 and the repeal of Sections 63, 66, 76, 85, 86, 87, 96, 104, 112, 114, 122, 140, 150, 154, 155, and 156 concerning the elimination of obsolete and conflicting provisions?

     FOR THE AMENDMENTS  

     AGAINST THE AMENDMENTS  

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION C

Shall there be an amendment to the Grand Junction City Charter Section 28, Petition for Recall, to the number of registered electors required to sign a recall petition?

     FOR THE AMENDMENT  

     AGAINST THE AMENDMENT  

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION D

Shall there be an amendment to the Grand Junction City Charter Section 51, Publication of Ordinances, to allow for the publication of ordinances by title only?

     FOR THE AMENDMENT    

     AGAINST THE AMENDMENT  

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION E

Shall there be an amendment to the Grand Junction City Charter Section 125, City May Purchase, Operate or Sell--Procedure, relative to franchises, to change the number of signatures required on a petition to ascertain whether or not the City shall acquire said property?  

     FOR THE AMENDMENT    

     AGAINST THE AMENDMENT  

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL

/s/ Stephanie Tuin      

Stephanie Tuin, City Clerk “

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:

 The City Clerk is hereby given the authority and the responsibility for appointing election judges for municipal elections.

PASSED and ADOPTED this 7^th day of February, 2007.

             /s/ James J. Doody                  President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Tuin    

City Clerk