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8.f)2) 2010 Elections Schedule Meeting Date: 1/19/2010 Agenda item: �� � � � l J City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209th St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: None—information only. Receive a brief report on changes to the 2010 elections schedule Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • We have been informed by Washington County Elections staff that a change in federal law,to require that absentee voting be allowed for 45 days prior to an election(reportedly to allow more time for military personnel to vote),will necessitate changing the date for the 2010 state primary election. • The state legislature and governor will need to approve,but that is deemed to be likely and we have been advised to expect the following changes: - The date of the primary election will be moved from September 14 to August 10. - Candidate filings for cities with out a primary(including Scandia)will be moved from August 28 through September 7 to August 10 through August 24. - Absentee voting for the primary election will begin on June 25. - Absentee voting for the November 2 general election will begin on September 17. • These changes will affect other schedules such as when the city will need to appoint and train election judges, expanded office hours for absentee voting, and many other election-related tasks. Recommendation: Staff will continue to monitor the proposed changes in election schedules and provide additional updates to the Council and the public as needed. Attachments/ • None Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (elections update) Page 1 of 1 O1/13/10