Resolution 2008-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-15(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
CANVASS FOR THE ELECTION RETURNS OF THE GENERAL
ELECTION OF MAY 10, 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE WYLIE
CITY COUNCIL, PLACES 5, AND 6 FOR A TERM OF THREE
YEARS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas (City) held a General Election on
May 10, 2008 for the purpose of electing two members of the Wylie City Council for a term of three
years; and
WHEREAS, a Canvass of the General Election including the returns was conducted on
May 16, 2008; and
WHEREAS, it was found that the persons herein named received the following votes for
said term of office on the Wylie City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas:
Mayor'
Eric Hogue received 702 or 56.30% of the votes cast
John Mondv received 545 or 43.70% of the votes cast
Council Place 5,
Rick White received 615 or 52.84% of the votes cast
Chris Trout recei~~ed 549 or 47.16% of the votes cast
Council Place 6,
Carter Porter received 589 or 52.54% of the votes cast
Bennie Jones received 532 or 47.46% of the votes cast
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution
as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Eric Hogue is hereby declared to be elected as Mayor.
SECTION 3. Rick White is hereby declared to be elected as Council Member Place 5.
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Cam~ass of the General Election for May 10, 2008
SECTION 4. Carter Porter is hereby declared to be elected as Council Member Place 6.
SECTION 5. The Wylie City Council hereby finds and determines, as a result of the
Canvass, held on May 16, 2008, that a combined Election Day and Early Vote total of 1261 votes
were cast in the General Election, with 745 early votes cast, as indicated by the poll list for the
General Election held on May 10, 2008.
SECTION 6. It is hereby declared that the City of Wylie approves and accepts the results of
the General Election for Mayor and Council Places 5 and 6 as set forth in the Order attached hereto
as Exhibit A, as determined by the majority vote of the qualified voters of the City of Wylie.
SECTION 7. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon its passage by the
Wylie City Gouncil.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, on this 16`" day of May, 2008.
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Resolution No. 2008-15(R)
Canvass of the General Election far May 10, 2008
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Canvass of the General Election for May 10, 2008
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYL~E,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ORDERING THE GENERAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD JOINTLY WITH THE WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT AND COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND
ADMINISTERED BY THE COLLIN COUNTY ELECTIONS
ADMINISTRATOR ON MAY 10, 2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING
THE POSITION OF MAYOR AND TWO (2) MEMBERS, (PLACE 5 AND 6),
TO THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF
THREE YEARS; DESIGNATING LOCATIONS OF POLLING PLACES;
DESIGNATING FILING DEADLINES; ORDERING NOTICES OF
ELECTION TO BE GIVEN AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW IN CONNECTION
WITH SUCH ELECTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: An election is hereby ordered to be held jointly with the Wylie Independent
School District and Collin County Community College on Saturday, May 10, 2008, for the purpose of
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electing a Mayor and two (2) City Council members to fill the following expiring terms on the Wylie
City Council; Mayor and Place 5 and Place 6.
SECTION 2: The Election Day polling places where qualified voters shall cast ballots at such
locations in the City of Wylie, 2008 General Municipal Election are as follows:
Countv Election Precincts- PollinS Place
Precinct 25, 144, 153 & 159 (Collin Co.) Southfork Mobile Home Park
216 Southfork Blvd.
Wylie, Texas
Precincts 27, 33, 41, 56, 83,133 (Collin Co.) Wylie Bible Church
Precincts 1 A(Rockwall Co.) I 09 W. Jefferson
Precinct 2601 (Dallas Co.) Wylie, Texas
Election polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election.
SECTION 3: Eazly voting by personal appearance shall be available at the Collin County
Elections Office, 2010 Redbud Blvd. Suite 102, McKinney, Texas, and Wylie Municipal Complex,
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2000 N. Highway 78, Wylie, Texas, beginning on Monday, April 28. 2008 through Tuesday, Ma,v 6,
2008 during the normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended voting hours on
Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 8:00 am. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Order of May 10, 2008 General Election Page 1
and May 5, 2008 and May 6, 2008 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Applications for ballot by mail shall be
requested from and mailed to the Collin County Elections Administration Office, Attn: Elections
Administrator, 20l 0 Redbud Blvd., Suite 102, McKinney, Texas 75069. Applications for ballots by
mail must be received no later than the close of business on May 2, 2008.
SECTION 4: Candidates must file for a specific place and adhere to the filing deadlines
accordingly. Candidate Packets aze available in the City Secretary's OfFice. The candidate filing periods
for the General Election for Mayor and Place 5 and 6 are as follows:
General Election Filin~ for Mavor and Place 5 and 6
Beginning: February 11, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Ending: March 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Candidates must file in the City Secretary's Office located at 2000 Highway 78
North, Wylie, Texas.
SECTION 5: Direct Record Electronic (DRE) voting machines shall be used in this election
for early voting by personal appeazance and Election Day voting. Optical-scan ballots shall be used for
early voting by mail.
SECTION 6: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish and/or post, in the
time and manner prescribed by law, all notices required to be so published andlor posted in connection
with the conduct of this election. The Collin County Election contract shall designate the election
judges for the joint election. The election, including providing notice of the election, shall be conducted
in accordance with the Texas Election Code and other applicable law, and all resident qualified and
registered voters of the City shall be eligible to vote at the election.
SECTION 7: The Mayor and the City Secretary of the City, in consultation with the City
Attorney, are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to comply with the
provisions of the Texas Election Code and any other state or federal law in carrying out and conducting
the election, whether or not expressly authorized herein.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Collin, Dallas
and Rockwall Counties, Texas, on this the 12th day of February, 2008.
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Order of May 10, 2008 General Election Page 2
SUMMARY OF PRECINCT RETURNS
FOR OFFICIAL CANVASS
I, Mayor John Mondy, the presiding officer of the canvassing authority for the General Election, held on
the 12`h day of May, 2007, Collin County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following is a total of all
votes received by each candidate for the General Election as shown by the precinct returns. I further
certify that the following vote totals include early voting votes by precinct received under Section
87.1231 of the Texas Election Code
GENERAL ELECTION
EARLY VOTING & ELECTION DAY COMBINED
Position Candidate Name 27, 33, 41, 56, 83, 133, 144 lA, 2601 25,153, 159 Total
Mayor Eric Hogue 702
Mayor John Mondy 545
~ Place 5 Rick White 615
Place 5 Chris Trout 549
Place 6 Carter Porter 589
Place 6 Bennie Jones 532
COMBINED ELECTION DAY & EARLY VOTING BALLOTS CAST: 1261
PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED VOTERS: 8.5%
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS: 14,896
Dated this 16`h day of May, 2008
John Mondy, Presiding Officer of Canvassing Authority
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Canvass of the May 10, 2008 General Election
~ GENERAL ELECTION
EARLY VOTING ONLY
Precincts Precincts
Position Candidate Name 27, 33, 41, 56, 83, 133,144, lA, 2601 25,153,159 Total
Mayor Eric Hogue 426
Mayor John Mondy 310
Place 5 Rick White 353
Place 5 Chris Trout 337
Place 6 Carter Porter 354
Place 6 Bennie Jones 310
TOTAL NUMBER EARLY VOTES CAST: 745
PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED VOTERS: 5.0 %
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS; 14,896
Resolution No. 2008-15(R)
Canvass of the May 10, 2008 General Election