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(kAV Coe W-10 1 Discussion of Changing the City of Rosevifle'S City Elections from Odd to Even Years Pro's of Even Year City Government Elections ) Because of State and National Elections, even years tend to have a significantly higher number of voters participating. ?) ff the School Board is wiffing to change as weU. there is a possibility of some savings of tax dollars. 3 If the ordinance would call for elections in the &U of 2002, there would be a possibility of the Mayor having his term shortened. T a The publicity of a State and National election, would provide for more convenience to the voters in that they could do a "one stop does afl". The community would have every other year without campaigning and lawn signs. 6) Implementing no earlier that 2006 would give all future candidates adequate notice. Pro's of Odd Year City Government Elections } More likely that City voters will be better informed regarding local issues. 2) Avoids the interjection of partisan politics. ) Allows more focus on loc issues. 4) Local candidate campaign costs wiff be less and more avaffabffity of volunteers since there wiU be no competlon with state and national candidates. 5) By having local elections in the odd year away from the state and national races, participation in local government is more strongly encouraged. o Administration costs are less since, registration the pods only occur in the State and National election years. 7 Avoids a lengthy ballot, which can be daunting and imtirifidatir6cr to a voter. S) There is the ability to share costs with the schools in odd year elections. 9) If the schools stay with the odd year, having the city elections at the same time encourages stronger participation in school board elections. 10) Ballot counting errors are minimized.