BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Adopt a Resolution Requesting and Consenting to Consolidation of Election for November 3, 2026, and Requesting Consolidation and Performance of Services from the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REGISTRAR OF VOTERS.
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SUMMARY:
In preparation for the November 3, 2026, Board of Directors elections for District 1, 4, 6 and 7, Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) has been notified by the County Registrar of Voters that it is necessary for the Board to adopt and submit a resolution (Attachment 1) pertaining to a request for, and consent to, consolidation of elections pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 10400) of the Elections Code.
As approved by the Board in September 2023, the approved resolution includes language stating candidates will pay 50% and Valley Water will pay 50% of the candidate's statement costs, which includes costs associated with printing, translating, and distributing said candidate's statement.
Attached for Board information is the Abbreviated General Election Calendar for the November 3, 2026, election (Attachment 2)
Once the Board has adopted the resolution, the Clerk will file with the County Board of Supervisors and County Registrar of Voter in accordance with the election deadline.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
There are no environmental justice and equity impacts associated with this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adequate funds to cover the elections in District 1, 4, 6 and 7 have been included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Clerk of the Board budget
CEQA:
The recommended action does not constitute a project under CEQA because it does not have the potenti...
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