2020-R-39 - November 3, 2021 Election Results RESOLUTION 2020-R-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING
THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020
GENERAL ELECTION AND REFERENDUM; PROVIDING
FOR INTENT AND PURPOSE OF RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2020 a General Election was held within the City of
Edgewater for determination of City Council for District 2 and District 4 and the Charter
Referendum Questions#1 through #9.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has determined that all
votes have been tabulated and confirmed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,FLORIDA,as follows:
Section 1. The candidates in the November 3, 2020 General Election received the
number of votes as set forth below:
DISTRICT 2
Gigi Bennington Unopposed
DISTRICT 4
Jonah Powers 7,374
Eric Rainbird 4,031
Section 2. The Council members for the four(4) year term of office beginning December
7,2020, are set forth below:
DISTRICT 2
Gigi Bennington
DISTRICT 4
Jonah Powers
Section 3. The Charter Ballot Referendum Questions #1 - #9 in the November 3, 2020
General Election received the number of votes as set forth below:
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AMENDMENT#1
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 3.07 of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of the
City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment, to read as follows:
Sec. 3.07. - General powers and duties; municipal government training.
L.1 All legislative powers of the city shall be vested in the city council, except
as provided by law or this Charter, and the city council shall provide for the exercise thereof
and for the performance of all duties and obligations imposed on the city by law.
(b) Each member of the city council shall complete municipal government
training programs provided by the Florida League of Cities titled "Institute for E
lected Municipal Officials (Basic)" and "Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal Of
ficials" or their equivalent, subject to funds being available in the city budget for
this educational training. The programs shall be completed within two years of the
next general election for all current members of the city council and within two years
of being elected for all subsequently elected officials.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
BALLOT SUMMARY#1
The current City Charter does not require city council members to have municipal
government training. This proposed Charter Amendment would require city council members
to complete Florida League of Cities municipal government training programs to assist
them in effectively meeting the requirements of their elected office.
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
TRAINING
Should the City Charter be amended to require that city council members
complete municipal government training programs?
10881 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to require city council members to
complete municipal government training programs.
1404 No. Against amending the Charter to require city council members to
complete municipal government training programs.
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AMENDMENT#2
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 3.05 of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of the
City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment, to read as follows:
Sec. 3.05. - Compensation.
Council members shall receive as compensation the sum of $6,900.00 $7,631.00
annually, payable monthly. The mayor shall receive as compensation the sum of 8,600A0
$9,512.00 annually, payable monthly. A salary adjustment shall be awarded to the mayor
and council members on a biannual—annual basis in an amount stipulated by an average of
the Consumer Price Index (CPI) issued in October of the adjustment year. The salary
adjustment shall not exceed an amount of three percent increase. The city council is authorized
to adjust the annual salary for the mayor and council members by ordinance, but the no
ordinance increasing such salary shall net become effective until the date of commencement
of the terms of a these members of the cit) council elected at the next regular election,
provided that such election follows the adoption of the such ordinance by at least six
months. Additionally, changes to compensation shall only be adjusted every five years.
Council persons shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of their duties of office in accordance with city policy.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
BALLOT SUMMARY#2
The current City Charter provides for biannual Consumer Price Index (CPI)
adjustments to council members' salaries and allows the city council to adjust salaries by
ordinance with no limitation on the frequency and does not provide for payment of expenses
incurred in performing the duties of office. This proposed Charter Amendment would state the
correct current salaries, require annual CPI adjustment, limit adjustments by ordinance to
every five years and provide for payment of expenses.
COMPENSATION
Should the City Charter be amended to state the correct current salaries, provide
for annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, limit ordinances adjusting the mayor's
and council members' salaries to every five years and provide that the expenses incurred
in the performance of the duties of office be paid in accordance with city policy?
7920 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to state the correct current salaries, provide for
annual CPI adjustments, limit ordinances adjusting the mayor's and council
members' salaries to every five years and provide for the payment of the
expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of office in accordance with
city policy.
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3931 No. Against amending the Charter to state the correct current salaries, provide for
annual CPI adjustments, limit ordinances adjusting the mayor's and council
members' salaries to every five years and provide for the payment of the
expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of office in accordance with
city policy.
AMENDMENT#3
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 3.08(d) of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of
the City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment,to read as follows:
Sec. 3.08. Prohibitions.
(d) Limitations on borrowing. The City of Edgewater shall not incur additional debt
of more than 0.75 one percent of the net taxable value during any forward moving five year
peried in accordance with applicable state statutes unless such debt is approved by a
referendum of the eligible voters of the city in a general or special election.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
BALLOT SUMMARY#3
The current City Charter allows for the City to incur additional debt of .75 percent of
net taxable value during any forward moving five year period. This proposed Charter
Amendment would change the limit of additional debt to one percent and remove the five year
rolling period.
SIMPLIFY BORROWING LIMITATION BY CHANGING LIMIT TO ONE
PERCENT AND REMOVING FIVE YEAR PERIOD
Should the City Charter be amended to change the limitation on borrowing to one
percent and removing the five year rolling period?
5067 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to change the limitation on borrowing to
one percent and remove the five year rolling period.
6327 No. Against amending the Charter to change the limitation on borrowing to
one percent and remove the five year rolling period.
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AMENDMENT #4
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 3.08(e) of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of
the City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment, to read as follows:
Sec. 3.08. Prohibitions.
(e) Reserved. Any City employee who is a City "officer" as defined by the "Resign to Rud'
law, $ 99.012, Florida Statutes, and desires to run as a candidate for an elective City office
shall resign their employment in accordance with the `Resign to Run" law. All other City
employees elected to a City office shall resign their position prior to being sworn into office.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
BALLOT SUMMARY #4
The current City Charter allows City employees to be elected to a City office and
continue their employment with the City. This proposed Charter Amendment would require
City employees elected to a City office to resign from City employment prior to being
sworn into office and require employees who fall under the definition of City officer to
resign their employment in accordance with section 99.012, Florida Statutes, to run for City
office.
RESIGNATION OF CITY EMPLOYEES ELECTED TO CITY
OFFICE AND CITY OFFICERS RESIGNING TO RUN
Should the City Charter be amended to require City employees to resign from
City employment if elected to City office and require City employees deemed as City
officers under Florida Statutes to resign to run for City office?
8948 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to require City employees to resign from
City employment if elected to City office and require City employees deemed
as City officers under Florida Statutes to resign to run for City office.
2862 No. Against amending the Charter to require City employees to resign from City
employment if elected to City office and require City employees deemed as
City officers under Florida Statutes to resign to run for City office.
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AMENDEMENT #5
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 4.01 of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of the
City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment,to read as follows:
Sec. 4.01. Appointment and qualifications termination of the city manager.
The city council shall by a majority vote of it . . „embership three or more of
its members appoint a city manager and establish the terms of employment and fix the
level of compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive
and administrative qualifications. The city council shall by a vote of three or more of its
members terminate a city manager.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
BALLOT SUMMARY #5
The current City Charter provides for a majority vote of the city council's total
membership to hire a city manager. This proposed Charter Amendment would simplify the
wording to state that a vote of three or more members of the city council is required to hire a
city manager and add a requirement for a vote of three or more members of the city
council to terminate a city manager.
A VOTE OF THREE OR MORE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
TO HIRE AND TERMINATE CITY MANAGER
Should the City Charter be amended to change the wording of this section from "The
city council shall by a majority vote of its total membership" to "The city council shall by a
vote of three or more members" hire a city manager and add a provision for a vote of three
or more members to terminate a city manager?
6971 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to change the wording of this section from
"The city council shall by a majority vote of its total membership" to "The city
council shall by a vote of three or more members" hire a city manager and add
a provision for a vote of three or more members to terminate a city manager.
4677 No. Against amending the Charter to change the wording of this section from "The
city council shall by a majority vote of its total membership" to "The city
council shall by a vote of three or more members" hire a city manager and add
a provision for a vote of three or more members to tenninate a city manager.
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AMENDMENT #6
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 4.02 of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of the
City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment, to read as follows:
Sec. 4.02. Powers and duties of the city manager; restriction on employing relatives.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city and shall be
responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city
manager's charge under this Charter. The city manager shall:
(I) Appoint, and when necessary, suspend or remove, all officers and
employees of the city except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter, or personnel rules
adopted pursuant to this Charter. The city manager may authorize any officer subject to the
city manager's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to
subordinates in that officer's department or agency;
(2) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and
agencies of the city except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.
(3) Attend all city council meetings. The city manager shall have the right to
take part in the discussion but shall not vote.
(4) See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the city council,
subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the manager's direction
and supervision, are faithfully executed;
(5) Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the city council;
(6) Submit to the city council a complete report on the finances and
administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year;
(7) Make such other reports as the city council may require concerning the
operations of city departments, offices, agencies;
(8) Keep the city council advised as to the financial condition and future
needs of the city;
(9) Make recommendations to the city council concerning the affairs of the
city;
(10) Provide staff support services for the city council;
(11) Sign contracts, agreements, or leases on behalf of city to the extent
authorized by ordinance; and
(12) Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or may be
required by the city council.
No relative of the city manager shall be employed by the city. For purposes of
this paragraph, "relative" means an individual who is related to the city manager as
father, mother. son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt. first cousin, nephew, niece
husband, wife, father-in- law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-
law, sister-in-law, stepfather stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister.
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half brother. or half sister. This provision shall not apply to a relative of the city
manager hired prior to the city manager being appointed by the city council.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
BALLOT SUMMARY #6
The current Charter allows for the city to employ relatives of the city manager. This
proposed Amendment would prohibit the employment of relatives of the city manager and
specify the individuals falling under the term "relatives."
PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES OF THE CITY
MANAGER
Should the City Charter be amended to prohibit the employment of relatives of the
city manager?
8875 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to prohibit the employment of relatives of
the city manager.
2860 No. Against amending the Charter to prohibit the employment of relatives of the
city manager.
AMENDMENT#7
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 4.05 of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of the
City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment, to read as follows:
Sec. 4.05. City attorney.
The city council shall by a vote of three or more of its members appoint a city
attorney and establish the terms of employment and fix the level of compensation. The city
attorney must be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Florida. The city attorney shall
be the chief legal advisor to, and attorney for, the city council, city manager, city clerk and
all city departments, offices, and agencies and shall perform any other duties prescribed by
this Charter or as may be required by the city council. The city attorney shall report directly
to the city council and shall not be under the supervision and direction of the city manager.
The city council shall by a vote of three or more of its members terminate a city attorney.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
BALLOT SUMMARY#7
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The current City Charter provides for a majority vote of the city council members
in attendance to hire a city attorney. This proposed Charter Amendment would require a vote
of three or more city council members to hire and terminate a city attorney.
A VOTE OF THREE OR MORE CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO HIRE AND TERMINATE CITY
ATTORNEY
Should the City Charter be amended to require a vote of three or more city
council members to hire and terminate a city attorney?
8004 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to require a vote of three or more city
council members to hire and terminate a city attorney.
3736 No. Against amending the Charter to require a vote of three or more city
council members to hire and terminate a city attorney.
The Charter provides for forfeiture of City Council office in certain enumerated
situations. This Amendment would add forfeiture provisions for convictions, guilty or nolo
contendere pleas to a crime punishable as a felony or a first degree misdemeanor arising directly
out of official conduct or duties.
AMENDMENT#8
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Section 4.06 of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a majority of the
City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment,to read as follows:
Sec. 4.06. City clerk.
The city council shall by a vote of three or more of its members appoint a city clerk
and establish the terms of employment and fix the level of compensation. The city clerk shall
keep the journal of city council proceedings and be the official custodian of public records.
The city clerk shall serve as the elections clerk and shall perforin any other duties prescribed
by general law, this Charter, or as may be required by the city council. The city clerk shall
report directly to
the city council and shall not be under the supervision and direction of the city manager. The cit
y council shall by a vote of three or more of its members terminate a city clerk.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
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BALLOT SUMMARY #S
The current City Charter provides for a majority vote of the city council members
in attendance to hire a city clerk. This proposed Charter Amendment would require a vote of
three or more city council members to hire and terminate a city clerk.
A VOTE OF THREE OR MORE CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO HIRE AND TERMINATE CITY CLERK
Should the City Charter be amended to require a vote of three or more city
council members to hire and terminate a city clerk?
7935 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to require a vote of three or more city
council members to hire and terminate a city clerk.
3816 No. Against amending the Charter to require a vote of three or more city
council members to hire and terminate a city clerk.
AMENDMENT#9
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FORM OF BALLOT
Sections 3.11(a) and (b) of the City Charter shall be amended, upon a vote of a
majority of the City of Edgewater electors in favor of such an amendment,to read as follows:
Sec. 3.11. - Procedure.
(a)Meetings. The city council shall meet regularly at least once a month at such times and places
as determined by the city council except during a state of emergency. Special meetings may be
held on the call of the mayor, vice mayor, or majority of the members and, whenever practicable,
upon no less than 24 hours' notice to each member and the public. Except as provided by law, all
meetings shall be open to the public except when the Governor suspends the current laws
requiring that city meetings be open to the public, during a state of emergency. During a state of
emergency the city council is authorized to meet in accordance with any executive order issued
by the Governor.
(b)Rules and journal. The city council shall determine its own rules and order of business
except that the agenda for regular council meetings shall include "Citizen Comments" (not to
include agenda items) at the beginning of the meeting and directly prior to adjournment of the
meeting except during a state of emergency, and council shall include an opportunity for citizen
comments relating to an agenda matter at the time the matter is before council. The city council
shall provide for the keeping of a journal of its proceedings. This journal shall be a public record.
The form of ballot for the proposed Charter amendment shall be, as follows:
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BALLOT SUMMARY
The current City Charter does not authorize the city council to deviate from
established public meeting protocols during a state of emergency. The proposed Charter
amendment would authorize the city council to meet in accordance with any executive order
issued by the Governor during a state of emergency and exclude the citizens comments
portion of a public meeting during a state of emergency.
HOLDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS DURING A STATE OF
EMERGENCY
Should the City Charter be amended to authorize the city council to meet in
accordance with any executive order issued by the Governor during a state of emergency and
exclude citizen comments during such a meeting?
6954 Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to authorize the city council to meet in
accordance with any executive order issued by the Governor during a state
of emergency and exclude citizen comments during such a meeting.
4756 No. Against amending the Charter to authorize the city council to meet in accordance
with any executive order issued by the Governor during a state of emergency
and exclude citizen comments during such a meeting.
Section 4. Acceptance and Adoption of Election Results.The results of the November 3,
2020 General Election is hereby accepted and adopted by the City Council. The Official
Election Results and Certificate of County Canvassing Board are attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit"A"and Exhibit `B".
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of
this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and same are
hereby repealed.
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Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage and adoption. (1
After Motion to approve was made by Y'dr 'oA em( i with
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Second by l Lino ucal Pr's cc , the vote on this Resolution was as
follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas V7
Councilwoman Christine Power X
Councilwoman Kimberly Yaney
Councilwoman Megan O'Keefe X
Vice Mayor Gary Conroy �(
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of December,2020.
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For the use and reliance only by the city of Edgewater, Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater
Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: during the Special Meeting held on this Ell�day of
Aaron R.Wolfe,Esquire December,2020 under Agenda Item NoyCL .
City Attorney
Doran,Sims,Wolfe,Ciocchetti &Yoon
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""Official Results .+s
CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
VOLUSIA COUNTY
We, the undersigned, CHRISTOPHER KELLY, County Court Judge,
FRANK BRUNO, Alternate Member, LISA LEWIS, Supervisor of
Elections, constituting the Board of County Canvassers in and for said
County, do hereby certify that we met on the Thirteenth day of
November,2020 A.D.,and proceeded publicly to canvass the votes given
for the several offices and persons herein specified at the Nonpartisan
held on the Third day of November, 2020 A.D.,as shown by the returns
on file in the office of the Supervisor of Elections- We do hereby certify
from said returns as follows:
Retention ofJustice Carlos G. Muniz of the Supreme Court
Yes 176,185 votes
No 79,482 votes
Retention ofJudge Kerry I.Evander of the Fifth District Court of Appeal
Yes 184,951 votes
No 67,538 votes
Retention ofJudge John M. Harris of the Fifth District Court of Appeal
Yes 184,660 votes
No 66,508 votes
Retention ofJudge Richard B. Orfinger of the Fifth District Court of
Appeal
Yes 184,070 votes
No 67,285 votes
Retention ofJudge Meredith Sasso of the Fifth District Court of Appeal
Yes 177,889 votes
No 69,541 votes
Retention ofJudge F. Rand Wallis of the Fifth District Court of Appeal
Yes 1.79,399 votes
No 68,563 votes
For Circuit Judge,7th Judicial Circuit,Group 14, the whole number of
votes cast was 252,249 of which
Joan Anthony received 145,528 votes
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***Official Results***
CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
VOLUSIA COUNTY
Dan Hilbert received 106,721 votes
For County Council Chair,the whole number of votes cast was 262,067
of which
Jeff Brower received 150,827 votes
Deborah A. "Deb" Denys received 111,240 votes
For County Council, District 2,the whole number of votes cast was
48,380 of which
Danny Fuqua received 23,862 votes
Billie Wheeler received 24,515 votes
For County Council, District 4,the whole number of votes cast was
53,119 of which
Barbara Bonarrigo received 22,026 votes
Heather Post received 31,093 votes
For School Board,District 2, the whole number of votes cast was 44,322
of which
Anita Burnette received 26,405 votes
Ida Duncan Wright received 17,917 votes
For City Commissioner Zone 2 Daytona Beach, the whole number of
votes cast was 4,123 of which
Aaron Delgado received 2,536 votes
Tony Servance received 1,587 votes
For City Commissioner Zone 4 Daytona Beach, the whole number of
votes cast was 7,676 of which
Stacy Cantu received 4,583 votes
Rob Gilliland received 3,093 votes
For DeBary Council Seat I,the whole number of votes cast was 11,305
of which
Stephen J. Bacon received 5,164 votes
William Sell received 6,141 votes
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CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
VOLUSIA COUNTY
For DeBary Council Seat 2,the whole number of votes cast was 11,482
of which
Darius Kelley received 4,726 votes
Jim Pappalardo received 6,756 votes
For Deltona Commissioner District 4,the whole number of votes cast
was 6,730 of which
Dana McCool received 3,911 votes
Ruben Munoz received 2,819 votes
For Deltona Commissioner District 6,the whole number of votes cast
was 6,924 of which
Julio David Sosa received 4,287 votes
Jody Lee Storozuk received 2,637 votes
For Lake Helen Commissioner Zone 2,the whole number of votes cast
was 1,643 of which
Roger F. Eckert received 939 votes
Roxann Reid Goodman received 704 votes
For Lake Helen Commissioner Zone 4,the whole number of votes cast
was 1,621 of which
Jim Connell received 935 votes
Betty O'Laughlin received 686 votes
For New Smyrna Beach Mayor,the whole number of votes cast was
18,592 of which
Lisa Martin received 6,803 votes
Russ Owen received 11,789 votes
For New Smyrna Beach Commissioner Zone 4,the whole number of
votes cast was 17,353 of which
Charles"Randy" Hartman received 11,043 votes
Shy Morris received 6,310 votes
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***Official Results***
CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
VOLUSIA COUNTY
For Orange City Mayor Orange City,the whole number of votes cast was
5,658 of which
Gary A.Blair received 3.642 votes
Anthony Pupello received 2,016 votes
For Ormond Beach Mayor,the whole number of votes cast was 25,313 of
which
Rob Bridger received 11,689 votes
Bill Partington received 13,624 votes
For Ormond Beach Commissioner Zone I,the whole number of votes
cast was 6,943 of which
Tim Grigsby received 3,191 votes
Dwight Selby received 3,752 votes
For Ormond Beach Commissioner Zone 2,the whole number of votes
cast was 4,896 of which
Troy Kent received 2,822 votes
Ken Smith received 2,074 votes
For Ormond Beach Commissioner Zone 4,the whole number of votes
cast was 5,813 of which
Rob Littleton received 3,386 votes
David Romeo received 2,427 votes
For Edgewater City Council District 4,the whole number of votes cast
was 11,405 of which
Jonah Powers received 7,374 votes
Eric Rainbird received 4,031 votes
For Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District,Group 2,the whole
number of votes cast was 241,331 of which
John Nelson received 175,082 votes
Wesley Wayne Wilson Jr received 66,249 votes
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***Official Results***
CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
VOLUSIA COUNTY
For Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District,Group 4,the whole
number of votes cast was 247,805 of which
Wendy Anderson received 147,122 votes
Barbara Deering received 100.683 votes
For West Volusia Hospital Authority,Group A Seat 3,the whole number
of votes cast was 103,039 of which
Judy Craig received 58,671 votes
John M.Hill received 44,368 votes
For West Volusia Hospital Authority,Group B Seat 1,the whole number
of votes cast was 101,543 of which
Jennifer Lee Coen received 64,128 votes
Michael Lee Ray received 37,415 votes
We Certify that pursuant to Section 102.112, Florida Statutes, the
canvassing board has compared the number of persons who voted with
the number of ballots counted and that the certification includes all valid
votes cast in the election_
COUNTY CO T JUDGE �/)
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SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
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CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
VOLUSLA COUNTY
We. the undersigned. CHRISTOPHER KELLY. County Court Judge, FRANK
BRUNO. Alternate Member.LISA LEWIS,Supervisor of Elections,constituting the
Board of County Canvassers in and for said County,do hereby certify that we met on
the Thirteenth day of November,2020 A.D..and proceeded publicly to canvas the
votes given for the Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the Stare of Florida
and P o,vsed Amendments to the Constitution of the State of Florida Referendums
on the Third day of November,2020 AD.as shown by the returns on file in the oRice
of the Supervisor of Elections.We do hereby certify from said returns as follows:
NO. I
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE VI,SECTION 2
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT TO VOTE IN FLORIDA
ELECTIONS
This amendment provides that only United States Citizens who arc at least eighteen
years of age,a permanent resident of Florida and registered to vote,as provided by
law_shall he qualified to vote in a Florida election
Yes for Approval 235.073 votes
No for Rejection 56.804 vot.
NO.2
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE X,SECTION 24
RAISING FLORIDA'S MINIMUM WAGE
Raises minimum wage to S10.00 per hour effective September 30th, 2021. Each
September 30th thereafter,minimum wage shall increase by$1.00 per hour until the
minimum wage reaches SI5.00 per hour on September 30th. 2026 From that point
forward. future minimum wage increases shall revert to being adjusted annually for
inflation starting September 30th,2027.
Yes fur Apart'sal 166,151 votes
No for Rejection 126,925 votes
NO.3
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE VI,SECTION 5
ALL VOTERS VOTE IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS FOR STATE
LEGISLATURE,GOVERNOR,AND CABINET
Allows all registered voters to vote in primaries for state legislature. governor, and
cabinet regardless of political party affiliation_All candidates for an office,including
party nominated candidates, appear on the same primary ballot. Two highest vote
getters advance to general election.If only two candidates qualify.no primary is held
and winner is determined in general election.Candidates party affiliation may appear
on ballot as provided by law.Effective January L.2024.
Yes for Approval 144.242 votes
No for Rejection 140.131 votes
NO.4
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE XI,SECTIONS 5 AND 7
VOTER APPROVAL OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
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R quina all proposed amendments or revisions to the state constitution to be
approved by the voters in two elections. instead of one, in order to rake effect_ The
proposal applies the current threshold for passage 10 each of the two elections.
Yes for Approval 139,522 votes
No for Rejection 140,413 votes
NO.5
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE VII,SECTION 4 AND ARTICLE XII
LIMITATION ON HOMESTEAD ASSESSMENTS
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution effective date January I.2021.to
increase,from 2 years to 3 years.the period of time donne.which accrued Save-Our-
Homes benefits may be transferred from a prior homestead to a new homestead.
Yes for Approval 193,940 votes
No for Rejection 82,271 votes
NO.6
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE VII,SECTION 6 AND ARTICLE XII
AD VALOREM TAX DISCOUNT FOR SPOUSES OF CERTAIN
DECEASED VETERANS WHO HAD PERMANENT,COMBAT-
RELATED DISABILITIES
Provides that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent
combat-related disabilities carries over to such veterans surviving spouse who holds
legal or beneficial title to.and who permanently resides on.the homestead property.
until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property.The discount
may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surtiving spouse under certain
conditions.The amendment takes effect January I.2021.
Yes for Approval 239.438 votes
No for Rejection 44.532 votes
VOLUSIA ECHO
Volusia ECHO
Yes for Approval 203.573 votes
No far Rejection 77,654 votes
VOLUSIA FOREVER
Volusia Forever
Yes for Approval 213.460 votes
No for Rejection 694179 votes
DEBARY REF#1 -BASE SALARY
Deeary Ref 9l -Bain Salary
Yes for Approval 6,570 votes
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No for Rejection 5.834 votes
DEBARY REF#2-MAP OF CITY
DcBary Ref#2-Map of City
Yes for Approval 6945 votes
No for Rejection 5.253 votes
DEBARY REF#3-ELECTION/CHARTER DATES
DeBary Ref 43-Election/Charter Dates
Yes for Approval 8.018 volts
No for Rejection 3,974 voles
DEBARY REF#4-BUDGET EXTENSION
DcBary Ref 4-Budget Extension
Yes for Approval 5.859 votes
No for Rejection 5.875 votes
DEBARY REF#5-COUNCIL FORFEITURE
DcBary Ref`-5-Council Forfeiture
Yes for Approval 7.549 votes
No for Rejection 1804 VOWS
DEBARY REF#6-DEFINITION/MEETINGS
DcBary Ref 46-DefnitioaMcctings
Yes for Approval 7.572 votes
No for Rejection 4.048 votes
DEBARY REF#7-TERMS OF OFFICE
Del3ary Ref#7-Terms of Office
Yes for Approval 7.123 votes
No for Rejection 4.907 votes
NEW SMYRNA BEACH CHARTER AMEND- REVISED
CHARTER
New Smyrna Beach Charter Amend-Revised Charter
Yes for Approval 13.197 votes
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No for Rejection - 5.505 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND I
Edgewater Amend I
Yes for Approval 10.881 votes
No for Rejection 1,404 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND 2
Ed_ewatcr Amend 2
Yes for Approval 7.920 votes
No for Rejection 3,931 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND 3
Edgewater Amend 3
Yes for Approval 5.067 votes
No for Rejection 6.327 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND 4
Edgewater Amend 4
Yes for Approval 8,948 votes
No for Rejection 2.862 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND
Edeewater Amend 5
Yes for Approval 6.971 votes
No for Rejection 4.677 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND 6
Edgewater Amend 6
Yes for Approval 8.875 votes
No for Rejection 2.860 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND7
Edgewater Amend 7
Yes for Approval 8.004 votes
No far Rejection 3.736 votes
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EDGEWATER AMEND8
Edgewater Amend 8
Yes for Approval 7935 votes
No fin Rejection 3.816 votes
EDGEWATER AMEND 9
Edgewater Amend 9
Yes for.Approval 6954 votes
No for Rejection 4.756 votes
We Certify that pursuant to Section 102112.Florida Statutes,the canvassing board
has compared the number of persons who voted with the number of ballots counted
and that the certification includes all valid votes cast in the election.
e..---_COUNTY ClIRT JUDGE
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AnERNATE MEMBER
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
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