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ORDINANCE NO. 96- 2100
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE ON KAY 4, 1996, FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILPERSON-AT-
LARGE--POSITION B; COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 1; AND COUNCILPERSON,
DISTRICT 6; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, there was held in the City of La Porte on the 4th day
of May, 1996, an election for the purpose of electing Councilperson-
at-Large--Position B; Councilperson -- District 1; and Councilperson
-- District 6; all in accordance with Section 8.10 of the Home Rule
Charter of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, there were cast at said election for the following
listed persons the number of votes opposite their respective names:
COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE--POSITION B
Charlie Young
Alton Porter
181
400
COUNCILPERSON
DISTRICT 1
63
160
Shelia Moore
Guy Sutherland
COUNCILPERSON
DISTRICT 6
E.G. (Jerry) Clarke
56
as shown in the official election returns heretofore delivered by
the Election Judge and officials to the Mayor and City Council of
the City of La Porte and submitted to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. That said election was duly called and notice
thereof given in accordance with law; that said election was held in
the manner required by law; that due returns of said election have
been made by the proper officers; that said returns have been
canvassed by the City Council of the City of La Porte; that said
election has resulted in the election of the following named
persons, to-wit:
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COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE--POSITION B
Alton Porter
COUNCILPERSON -- DISTRICT 1
Guy Sutherland
COUNCILPERSON -- DISTRICT 6
E.G. (Jerry) Clarke
Section 2.
The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such
written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 6th day of May, 1996.
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney