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Adopt Ordinance 25-O-13: Tallahassee Municipal Election Code Amendments

Plain-language summary

The Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-O-13, which amends the Tallahassee Municipal Election Code and repeals City Commission Policy 118 regarding absentee ballot canvassing procedures. These changes update the rules governing local elections in Tallahassee. Residents and candidates will be subject to the updated election procedures in future municipal elections.

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How each commissioner voted

5 of 5 present

The Motion

As stated on the record

adopt Ordinance No. 25-O-13, amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, the Tallahassee Municipal Election Code; and conduct a sunset review of City Commission Policy 118 – Canvassing of Absentee Ballots - and repeal the policy.

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Official agenda title

First and only public hearing on Ordinance 25-O-13, Amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, the Tallahassee Municipal Election Code, and repeal of City Commission Policy 118 (Absentee Ballot Canvassing Procedures)

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