TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Westbrook
SUBJECT:
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Certify the Results of the June 2026 Primary Election
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RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
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City Council adopts Resolution No.18-2026 certifying the results of the June 2026 Primary Election. Certify the results of Measure S, the Street Safety, Maintenance, and Road Tax Citizen Initiative.
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SUMMARY:
The June Primary Election was held on June 2, 2026. The Red Bluff City Council consolidated its election with Tehama County and placed Measure S (Street Safety Maintenance and Road Tax Citizen Initiative) on the ballot, which was passed by the electorate with a 60.33% majority vote.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
At the January 20, 2026, Red Bluff City Council Meeting, the Council passed Resolution 1-2026 calling an election on a ballot measure (attached).
DISCUSSION:
The 2026 June Primary Election results must be certified by Tehama County's Clerk and Recorder by July 2, 2026. Following the County's certification, the City Council must certify the election results. Pursuant to Elections Code section 10263(b), the governing body is required to meet at its regular meeting location, either at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following presentation of the 28-day canvass of returns or at a special meeting called for that purpose, to declare the results of the election. Certification of the election results is attached.
CITY FISCAL IMPACT:
The City's Budget Committee added $26,500 to the budget to cover election costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Calling and Consolidating the June Primary Election - 2026
2. Certification of Election Results
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 18-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE RED BLUFF CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE JUNE 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION, PASSING MEASURE S, THE STREET SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, AND ROAD TAX, CITIZENS' INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, a consolidated general municipal election was held and conducted by the C...
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