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CITY OF'
ASHLAND
Council Communication
December 6, 2016, Business Meeting
A Resolution Declaring the Canvass of the Vote of the Election Held in and for the
City of Ashland, Oregon on November 8, 2016, and Mayoral Proclamation
FROM:
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder, christeb@ashland.or.us
SUMMARY
Approval of a Resolution declaring the Canvass of the Vote of the election held in and for the City of
Ashland, Oregon on November 8, 2016 and Mayoral Proclamation.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Article VII, Section 6, of the Ashland City Charter requires that the Canvass of the Vote for all city
elections be made, and the results of the election "shall be entered in the record of the proceedings of the
council." The Resolution sets forth the vote for each position and the proclamation sets forth the name
of each person elected to office, all as required by this chapter section.
COUNCIL GOALS SUPPORTED:
None.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REQUESTED ACTION
Approve Resolution with the Mayor reading aloud the Proclamation.
MOTION
Motion to approve the Resolution declaring the Canvass of the Vote
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Proclamation
Abstract of the Vote
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-
A Resolution Declaring the Canvass of the Vote of the Election Held in and
for the City of Ashland, Oregon on November 8, 2016
Recitals :
ASHLAND MAYOR
John Stomberg 6449
Carol Voisin 4920
Biome Michael Erickson 191
John Green 283
Write-Ins 43
COUNCIL MEMBER - POSITION NO. 1
Dennis Slattery 5889
Debra Neiswander 1485
Doug Burns 2737
Write-Ins 49
COUNCIL MEMBER - POSITION NO. 3
Greg Lemhouse 6953
Theo White 1128
Martin Kamernski 2061
Write-Ins 64
COUNCIL MEMBER - POSITION NO. 5
Rich Rosenthal 7337
Write-Ins 176
PARKS COMMISSIONER -POSITION NO. 1
Joel Heller 6704
Write-Ins 111
PARKS COMMISSIONER - POSITION NO. 2
Jim Lewis 6771
Write-Ins 65
MEASURE 15-149
Yes 9551
No 3187
MEASURE 15-154
Yes 10696
No 1474
MEASURE 15-156
Yes 9616
No 2590
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THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. John Stromberg is declared to be the duly elected Ashland Mayor.
SECTION 2. Dennis Slattery is declared to be the duly elected council member for Position No. 1.
SECTION 3. Greg Lemhouse is declared to be the duly elected council member for Position No. 3.
SECTION 4. Rich Rosenthal is declared to be the duly elected council member for Position No. 5.
SECTION 5. Joel Heller is declared to be the duly elected parks commissioner for Position No. 1.
SECTION 6. Jim Lewis is declared to be the duly elected parks commissioner for Position No. 2.
SECTION 7. Measure 15-149 is declared to be approved by the voters.
SECTION 8. Measure 15-154 is declared to be approved by the voters
SECTION 9. Measure 15-156 is declared to be approved by the voters
SECTION 10. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of December,
2016, and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this day of December, 2016:
John Stromberg, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
David Lohman, City Attorney
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j PROCLAMATION
I, John Stromberg, Mayor of the City of Ashland, Oregon, do proclaim that at the
election held in the City of Ashland, Oregon, on the 8th day of November, 2016, there
j was submitted to the voters the question of the elections of persons to various
elective offices in the City.
It is hereby declared that the following persons were elected to the positions set forth
next to their names:
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Ashland Mayor, John Stromberg
Council Member, Position 41 Dennis Slattery
j Council Member, Position #3 Greg Lemhouse
Council Member, Position #5 Rich Rosenthal
Park Commissioner, Position #1 Joel Heller
Park Commissioner, Position #2 Jim Lewis
Ballot Measure 15-149 "Shall Ashland voters enact a. Council-approved ordinance
establishing a 3% tax on recreational marijuana sold by a licensed marijuana retailer?"
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Ballot Measure 15-154 "Shall Ashland voters encourage the 2017 Oregon Legislature to
design an improved comprehensive healthcare system for Oregon?"
Ballot Measure 15-156 "Shall Ashland voters enact a Council-approved ordinance to use
~19 food and beverage tax revenue for street repair and rehabilitation?"
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Dated at Ashland, Oregon, this 6th day of December, 2016.
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John Stromberg, Mayor
~Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
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Jackson County, Oregon
COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY CLERK Christine D. Walker
(541) 774-6147
ELECTIONS
(541) 774-6148
November 25, 2016
Barbara Christensen
City of Ashland
20 E. Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Ms. Christensen,
Enclosed you will find the certified results for the November 8, 2016 General
Election.
I have enclosed only the races and/or measures that are specific to your District.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Christine Walker
Jackson County Clerk
Fax (541) 774-6140 Elections 1101 W. Main St, Suite 201 Medford, Oregon 97501
Statement of Votes Cast by Geography Page: 1
November 8, 2016 General Election 2016-11-23
Jackson County, Oregon 14:59:03
All Precincts, All Districts, Ashland Parks & Rec Commissioner, Pos 1, City of Ashland,
Councilmember, Pos 3, City of Ashland, Councilmember, Pos 1, City of Ashland, Mayor, Ashland
Parks & Rec Commissioner, Pos 2, City of Ashland Councilmember, Pos 5, Measure 15-149,
Measure 15-154, Measure 15-156
Official Results
Total Ballots Cast: 13483, Registered Voters: 143301, Overall Turnout: 9.41%
54 precincts reported out of 54 total
Choice Votes Vote %
All District Categories
All Districts
City of Ashland, Mayor (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (10 over voted, 1585 blank voted) 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
John Greene 283 2.38%
Biome Erickson 191 1.61%
John Stromberg 6449 54.26%
Carol Voisin 4920 41.39%
Write-in 43 0.36%
Total 11886 100.00%
City of Ashland, Councilmember, Pos 1 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (7 over voted 3314 blank voted), 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
Doug Burns 2737 26.94%
Debra Neisewander 1485 14.62%
Dennis Slattery 5889 57.96%
Write-in 49 0.48%
Total 10160 100.00%
City of Ashland, Councilmember, Pos 3 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (7 over voted, 3268 blank voted), 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
Theo White 1128 11.05%
Martin Kamenski 2061 20.19%
Greg Lemhouse 6953 68.13%
Write-in 64 0.63%
Total 10206 100.00%
City of Ashland Councilmember, Pos 5 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (0 over voted, 5968 blank voted), 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
Rick Rosenthal 7337 97.66%
Write-in 176 2.34%
Total 7513 100.00%
Ashland Parks & Rec Commissioner, Pos 1 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots 0 over voted, 6665 blank voted) 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
Joel Heller 6704 98.37%
Write-in 111 1.63%
Total 6815 100.00%
Ashland Parks & Rec Commissioner, Pos 2 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (1 over voted, 6644 blank voted) 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
Jim Lewis 6771 99.05%
Write-in 65 0.95%
Total 6836 100.00%
Measure 15-149 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (0 over voted 743 blank voted) 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
Yes 9551 74.98%
No 3187 25.02%
Total 12738 100.00%
Statement of Votes Cast by Geography Page: 2
November 8, 2016 General Election 2016-11-23
Jackson County, Oregon 14:59:03
All Precincts, All Districts, Ashland Parks & Rec Commissioner, Pos 1, City of Ashland,
Councilmember, Pos 3, City of Ashland, Councilmember, Pos 1, City of Ashland, Mayor, Ashland
Parks & Rec Commissioner, Pos 2, City of Ashland Councilmember, Pos 5, Measure 15-149,
Measure 15-154, Measure 15-156
Official Results
Total Ballots Cast: 13483, Registered Voters: 143301, Overall Turnout: 9.41%
54 precincts reported out of 54 total
Choice Votes Vote %
Measure 15-154 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (1 over voted, 1310 blank voted) 16332 registered voters, tumout 82.54%
Yes 10696 87.89%
No 1474 12.11%
Total 12170 100.00%
Measure 15-156 (Vote for 1)
13481 ballots (5 over voted, 1270 blank voted), 16332 registered voters, turnout 82.54%
Yes 9616 78.78%
No 2590 21.22%
Total 12206 100.00%
State of Oregon
ABSTRACT OF VOTERS
I certify the votes recorded on this abstract
correctly summarizes the tally of votes
ast at the election indicated.
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Christine D. Walker
County Clerk & Recorder
Jackson County, Oregon
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