Memorandum 16-016 Results of Ballot Measure 2 Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Memorandum 16-016

TO:                       MAYOR WYTHE AND CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                 JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

DATE:                  JANUARY 19, 2016

SUBJECT:         RESULTS OF BALLOT MEASURE 2 TO LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA FOR CITY OF HOMER VOTERS

Official election results from the General Election of November 4, 2014 of Ballot Measure 2 to legalize recreational marijuana for City of Homer voters are as follows:

BALLOT MEASURE 2

YES

NO

TOTAL VOTES

Homer No. 1

492

417

909

Homer No. 2

358

324

682

Totals

850

741

1,591

There were 4,499 registered voters in Homer No. 1 and 2 precincts with 1,591 people voting on Ballot Measure 2 for a 35% turnout.

53% of votes cast were YES for legalized recreational marijuana; 47% of votes cast were NO.

Informational only.