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2017 Burbank General Election final results released today

By on Friday, April 14, 2017

Burbank City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, announced the final results for the 2017 general election this afternoon. The only race on the ballot, a run-off  among four candidates for two seats on the city council. The election night preliminary numbers showed Councilman Bob Frutos winning with the most votes, followed by challenger Sharon Springer, Councilman Dr. David Gordon and the fourth candidate, Juan Guillen. Today the ballots postmarked on Election Day and received by noon were counted. The final tally shows Councilman Bob Frutos winning re-election. He is... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Election workers at Burbank City Hall April 11, 2017

Frutos and Springer lead in early returns for two Burbank City Council seats

By on Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Incumbent Bob Frutos and challenger, Sharon Springer, are holding down the top two spots in the early returns for two seats on the Burbank City Council. It was a busy evening at Burbank City Hall last night for election workers. The only race on the ballot, a run-off for the city council seats. The interest in the run-off has been strong. The final tally for the February 28, 2017 primary, 10, 902 ballots. Last night’s total for the general election 11,142 and there are still more ballots to be counted.... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- (l-r) Councilmen Jess Talamantes and Bob Frutos posed for photos after getting the results of the Burbank Primary Election Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Talamantes, Frutos, on track for re-election in Burbank Primary

By on Wednesday, March 1, 2017

It’s not over yet, but two incumbent Burbank City Council members appear to be on track for re-election. In yesterday’s Burbank Primary Election, Mayor /Council member, Jess Talamantes, and Council member, Bob Frutos, were the only two candidates to receive at least 50 percent of the ballots plus one vote, which is the requirement for victory. However mail-in ballots, with a postmark on or before Election Day, will be counted until Friday, March 3. So it is not a done deal. Nevertheless, Talamantes and Frutos have the right to savor... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Time is running out to submit those 2017 primary election ballots

Burbank Primary Election time to get those ballots in

By on Monday, February 27, 2017

Time is running out to return those 2017 Burbank Primary Election ballots. Burbank City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, says approximately 67,000 ballots were mailed out to registered voters in Burbank. So far the return has been disappointing. As of last Wednesday, 5,800 mail-in ballots had been return. By last Saturday, that number had climbed to 7, 890. In the 2015 Burbank Primary, 8,985 were returned. Mullins says they’re “hoping to exceed that number” in the 2017 primary. I hear a lot of complaints about what is wrong in Burbank. If those... Read More →

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Election News: Final 2015 Burbank General Election results

By on Friday, April 17, 2015

Today Burbank City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, announced the final results of last Tuesday’s general election. All ballots have been counted and verified — the  total 11,032. That represents 18.1 percent of  the ballots mailed out to the 60,853 eligible voters in Burbank.  That is about the same number cast in the 2013 Burbank General Election (11, 161). How many late ballots came in after Tuesday’s 7 p.m. deadline? Mullins told Media City Groove, “approximately 25 ballots” were received after the deadline. As the city clerk has explained... Read More →

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Preliminary results of the city council race in the 2015 Burbank General Election April 14, 2015

More comments from candidates in 2015 Burbank General Election

By on Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Both Juan Guillen and Chris Rizzotti missed the cut in the runoff for two seats on the Burbank City Council. Will Rogers and incumbent, Emily-Gabel-Luddy, received the most votes in yesterday’s general election. However, Guillen and Rizzotti are still upbeat about their campaigns and Burbank voters. Here are the statements they sent to Media city Groove this morning. Third place: Juan Guillen 4, 514 votes 24.4% “With my head held high I bid farewell to a campaign that enabled me to reach out to... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Re-elected Burbank city council member, Emily Gabel-Luddy dropped by City Hall to savor her victory April 14, 2015

Burbank General Election 2015: Winners and losers

By on Wednesday, April 15, 2015

The race for two seats on the city council in yesterday’s Burbank General Municipal Election was a hard-fought battle. No one knows that better than incumbent Emily Gabel-Luddy who admitted she had to fight to keep her seat for a second term: ” It was important to take it seriously — work to the very end.” On Election night at City Hall, the ballot count zipped right along after the 7 p.m. deadline and was a done deal less than three hours later. Will Rogers, the candidate who claims to... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Burbank City Clerk Zizette Mullins on Election Night February 24, 2015

Update Burbank election ballots coming in at a fast pace

By on Friday, April 10, 2015

The mail-only ballots for the 2015 Burbank General Municipal Election are coming in at a fast pace. Last Tuesday, City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, reported receiving 7,100 ballots. Now, that number has jumped by more than a thousand.  “As of today we have received approximately 8400 ballots, at this point in the primary we received 7800 ballots and 7621 at the last general election, 2013,” according to Mullins. That’s a good sign. Still keep in mind, the City Clerk’s Office sent out around 61,000 ballot packets to Burbank voters.... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- 2015 Burbank General Municipal Election ballot envelope

Election News: Burbank ballots, returns and issues

By on Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Still holding onto your 2015 Burbank General Municipal Election ballot? It’s time to make a decision and let it go. There’s less than a week to the Tuesday, April 14 election. On that day, all the mail only ballots must be returned by 7  p.m. to be counted. If you plan to make your ballot choices and get the return envelope in the mail today or tomorrow, that will probably be okay. Any later than that, you should return it to one of the designated drop-off centers or the Burbank... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Burbank City Clerk Zizette Mullins on Election Night February 24, 2015

Election News: Ballots go in mail and new meet & greet

By on Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Ballots for the Burbank General Municipal Election are scheduled to go into the mail today. About 61, 000 ballot packets are being sent out to registered voters in the Media City. Again, the election is mail in ballot only. You have to return the ballot envelope in the mail or drop it off at one of the designated drop-off centers. There will not be voting at the polls for this election. During the ballot processing for last month’s primary, there was a problem with some voter signatures. City... Read More →

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Election News: Forum, ballot order, and endorsements

By on Saturday, March 14, 2015

A Burbank City Council candidates’ forum is coming up on Wednesday, March 25. Voters will get a chance to hear the four candidates, competing for two seats, discuss the issues and problems facing the city. The candidates who made it out of the primary and are now in a runoff incumbent Emily Gabel-Luddy, Will Rogers, Juan Guillen, and Chris Rizzotti. The forum is sponsored by the Burbank Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the Buena Vista Library. Start time 7:30 p.m. Ballot Order... Read More →

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Final count of the 2015 Burbank Primary Election

By on Sunday, March 1, 2015

The official final count of the 2015 Burbank Primary Municipal Election was released last Friday by the City Clerk’s Office. There were 87 ballots sent to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder for signature verification. So now all the ballots have been verified and the election certified. The final number of ballots returned 10,190 or 16.6 percent of the 61,104 mailed to eligible voters. Bottom line, the results of last Tuesday night, February 24, held steady with two candidates winning seats outright on the school board, while... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- City clerk Zizette Mullins explained the voter information pamphlet during an appearance at the Burbank Coordinating Council meeting at The White Chapel Christian Church in Burbank February 2, 1015

Election News: Burbank primary, ballot count, and drop-off centers

By on Friday, February 20, 2015

While the candidates are out getting in some final hours of campaigning, the Burbank City Clerk’s Office is gearing up for next Tuesday’s primary election. Seven candidates are running for two open seats on the city council. They are Juan Guillen, David Nos, Chris Rizzotti, Will Rogers, Sharon Springer, Elise Stearns- Niesen, and incumbent Emily Gabel-Luddy. Six candidates are battling it out for three seats on the Burbank School Board. They are Dr. Armond Aghakhanian, Steve Ferguson, Vahe Hovanessian, Greg Sousa, Jesse “Tangk” Tangkhpanya, and incumbent Roberta Reynolds.  (see Media City... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- City Clerk Zizette Mullins spoke before the Burbank Coordinating Council meeting in Burbank February 2, 2015

Election News: Ballots, drop-off centers, and political ads

By on Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Burbank City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, attended the Burbank Coordinating Council meeting/luncheon yesterday to spread the word about the upcoming Burbank Primary. Last election only 18 percent of the registered voters returned their mail in ballots. In order to improve that low percentage, Mullins told the group “I need your help” in order to make voters aware of the February 24, 2015 Burbank  Primary Election. Last week, around 61,000 election ballots and voter information pamphlets were mailed out to registered voters in Burbank, according to Mullins. They should have... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- U.S. Postal Service truck in the Burbank Rancho area October 2012

Election News: Burbank ballots, get out the vote campaign with Erik Estrada

By on Monday, January 26, 2015

Burbank voters will soon be getting their 2015 mail in ballot packages through the U. S. mail. Burbank City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, told me today “approximately 61,000” mail in ballot packages will be sent to the U.S. Post Office on Wednesday, January 28. Burbank residents will be able to register to vote in the primary until February 9. The City Clerk’s Office will send the final group of mail in ballot packages to the post office after that date. The Burbank Primary is February 24, 2015. Also, actor, Erik Estrada,... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Holiday Basket Program organizer Janet Diel and Burbank School Board candidate Dr. Armond Aghakhanian at Washington Elementary School in Burbank December 13, 2014

Election Buzz: Holiday baskets, endorsements, and ballot order

By on Monday, December 15, 2014

A number of candidates running for office in 2015 Burbank elections, were among the hundreds of volunteers who pitched in to help with that enormous effort to deliver some holiday joy to some of the less fortunate in our community. Among the candidates spotted at George Washington Elementary, 2322 North Lincoln Street, were Burbank School Board contender Dr. Armond Aghakhanian… …  and Burbank City Council hopefuls, Juan Guillen and Will Rogers. More than 500 holiday basket got delivered to needy families. Details on that story here. Meanwhile, several candidates... Read More →

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Election Buzz: Several candidates qualify for Burbank 2015 ballot

By on Thursday, December 4, 2014

Burbank City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, sent out a notice today with the names of the candidates who have qualified for the City of Burbank’s Primary Nominating Election to be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. It’s a mail in ballot only election. Here are the names: City Council Candidates (2 open seats) Emily Gabel-Luddy David Nos Will Rogers Elise Stearns-Niesen Juan J. Guillen Christopher John Rizzotti Sharon Springer Board of Education (3 Seats) Armond Aghakhanian Roberta Grande Reynolds Greg Sousa Steve Ferguson Vahe Hovanessian Jesse Tangkhpanya Each candidate submitted... Read More →

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Oscar ballot deadline today

By on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Oscar’s big night of glitz and glamour is less than a week away. Today is the deadline for members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to cast their ballots in the race for Oscar. The balloting, both paper and online, officially opened on Friday, February 14. All ballots must be in by 5 p.m. Pacific Time today. Then the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers will  go to work counting the ballots and determining the winners. Not all of the nominees will take home a gold... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- (l-r) City Council members Jess Talamantes, David Gordon, and council candidate Juan Guillen at the Women League of Voters Glendale/Burbank forum at City Hall January 30, 2013

Burbank Election News: Ballots, campaign sign theft, and city council candidate speaks out

By on Monday, April 8, 2013

Ballots coming in fast and furious On the day before Election Tuesday, the Burbank City Clerk’s Office has already received more ballots than were cast in the previous General Election. In 2011, 8,866 ballots were cast. City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, told me today that the ballot count jumped to 8,796 last Saturday. Today, 200 more ballots came in, bringing the total to 8,996. Mullins says they are hoping to surpass 10,000 ballots in this General Election. Two campaign sign theft suspects facing court date A lot of talk around B-town... Read More →

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Photo:FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank Primary Nominating Election ballot February 12, 2013

Burbank Election News: Time is running out to vote

By on Saturday, February 23, 2013

The  Burbank Primary Nominating Election is heading into the home stretch. The election is this Tuesday, February 26. If you’ve already mailed in your ballot, excellent! If not, it’s time to start thinking of an alternative way to get your ballot to the Burbank City Clerk’s Office. All ballots must be in the city clerk’s office by the deadline of 7 p.m. on Election Day. Alternate election ballot drop-off sites: The City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 275 East Olive Avenue. Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday,... Read More →

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Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- U.S. Postal Service truck in the Burbank Rancho area October 2012

Keep a lookout for your election ballot

By on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Burbank Primary Nominating Election ballots were delivered to the post office today and postal carriers will be dropping them in mailboxes, all across the city, over the next few days. Burbank Deputy City, Clerk Susan Domen, says there are around 60, 000 ballots — one for each registered voter in B-town. The ballot packet includes a postage prepaid return envelope. So no postage stamp is needed. The deadline to return the ballots is February 26. Hopefully, the free postage will prompt more voters to mark their ballots and mail them... Read More →

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FLLewis/Media City G -- City Council candidate Bob Frutos spoke at a "meet and greet" event on North Orchard Drive in Burbank March 21, 2011

Burbank campaign news: General Election ballots mailed out today, candidates Gabel-Luddy and Frutos on the hunt for votes

By on Tuesday, March 22, 2011

 The ballots for the April 12 Burbank General Elections were mailed out today. Burbank City Clerk, Margarita Campos, says the ballots were sent to all 55, 975 registered voters in the city. Meanwhile, the two City Council candidates on the ballot are burning up the campaign trail. Last Sunday, Bob Frutos and Emily Gabel-Luddy, along with about two dozen other residents, braved the stormy weather to attend the “Police and Human Relations” event at the Buena Vista Library; where Burbank Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, gave a frank and informative presentation... Read More →

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