2011-771 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -771
A resolution supporting the elimination of the February primary and the April
general election in favor of Consolidating Elections in the Fall.
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin, its counties, cities, villages and towns are facing budget
constraints; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Constitution currently requires non - partisan elections to be held in the
spring and partisan elections to be held in the fall; and
WHEREAS, each election cycle requires a significant monetary cost for the citizens of the City of
Janesville; and
WHEREAS, each election requires municipal clerk offices statewide to expend significant time
with pre - election, Election Day and post - election activities; and
WHEREAS, voter turnout for spring elections is low in comparison to fall elections; and
WHEREAS, eliminating the February primary and the April general election will provide some
cost savings; and
WHEREAS, eliminating the February primary and the April general election will likely increase
voter participation for non - partisan elections; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of
Janesville, on this 28th day of February, that the City of Janesville Common Council supports
amending the Wisconsin Constitution to eliminate the February primary and the April general
election.
Motion by McDonald
ADOPTED: February 28, 2011 Second by: Steeber
APP' ED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
7 Brunner X
�� McDonald X
is Levitt, •� anager Perrotto X
ATTES '. Rashkin X
Steeber X
,/i• ■•■ Truman X
Je. • Ann Wulf, Ci'y Clerk- Treasurer Voskuil X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney . - --
Proposed by Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin = _ -
Prepared by: Management Assistant _