title
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville,
Florida, accepting the report of the Board of Canvassers for the City
of Gainesville, Florida, election held March 24, 2009; and providing an
immediate effective date. (B)
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed resolution.
explanation
On March 24, 2009, a city election was held for the election of commissioners for the At-Large 1 Seat and the District 1 Seat, and for Charter Amendment 1 (Amendment to City Charter Prohibiting the City from Providing Certain Civil Rights) and Charter Amendment 2 (Protection of City-owned Lands Acquired or Used for Conservation, Recreation, or Cultural Purposes).
The Report of the Board of Canvassers for the City of Gainesville showing that Jeanna Mastrodicasa has been elected to the City Commission At-Large 1 Seat, Scherwin Henry has been elected to the City Commission District 1 Seat, the Charter Amendment 1 (Amendment to City Charter Prohibiting the City from Providing Certain Civil Rights) failed, and the Charter Amendment 2 (Protection of City-owned Lands Acquired or Used for Conservation, Recreation, or Cultural Purposes) passed is adopted by this resolution of the City Commission.