TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Pamela Coleman, City Clerk/City Clerk Services Director
Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
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Consideration of resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed resolutions initiate the process for conducting the City's General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Councilmembers from District Nos. 1, 4, and 6.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 11669. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange calling and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11671. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates' statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11673. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated expense to hold the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election is $244,356 and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund (100) budget.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
This action does not correlate to any of the adopted strategic plan goals; however, Elections Code ? 12001 requires the governing body of the local agency to adopt a resolution calling the election.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The General Municipal Election to elect members...
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