TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh Tran, County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Nelson Cortez, Staff Assistant - BOS
SUBJECT: AB 759 (McCarty) - Elections: county officers.
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer, on behalf of the Sheriff, District Attorney, and Registrar of Voters, requests discussion and possible action regarding AB 759 (McCarty) relating to elections of county officers. (Unanimous vote required)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AB 759 (McCarty) as amended July 1, 2021, requires counties to hold elections for District Attorney and Sheriff along with the Presidential election cycle starting on January 1, 2023.
The Registrar of Voters, Sheriff, and District Attorney request the Board take an oppose position on AB 759. They will be available to provide background and answer any questions on potential impacts to Napa County.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff Reports
2. Public Comments.
3. Discussion, Motion, Second, Vote on Item.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Where is it budgeted?
N/A
Discretionary Justification:
N/A
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
N/A
Consequences if not approved:
N/A
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: N/A
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
According to the author, local government, specifically county officers and their policies, has an immediate and direct effect on our daily lives. However, voter turnout for local elections fluctuates significantly depending on what year elections are held. For example, in Sacramento County voter turnout was 14-16% higher in presidential election years compared to gubernatorial election years. AB 759 will promote political equality and enhanced citizen participation in county elections by aligning those elections with the presidential election.
On July 1, 2021, was amended to appl...
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