DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
SUBJECT:
May 6, 2017 General Election
SUMMARY:
This ordinance will Call and Order the General City Election for Mayor and City Council to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, if necessary.
The calendar leading up to the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election:
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
First day to File for a Place on the Ballot
Thursday, February 9, 2017
The Mayor and City Council adopt the ordinance Ordering the May General Election; and the June Run-off Election, if needed
Friday, February 17, 2017
5:00 pm - Last day to File for a Place on the Ballot
Monday, February 20, 2017
9:00 am - Drawing for a Place on the Ballot
Friday, February 24, 2017
5:00 pm Last Day for Candidate to Withdraw Application
Thursday, March 9, 2017
5:00 pm - Last day for Candidates in Election to file Personal Financial Statement and FDR Addendum
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Last day to Register to Vote for the May Election.
Monday, April 24, 2017
First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Wednesday, May 2, 2017
Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Election Day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
The calendar leading up to the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Run-off Election, if necessary:
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Election Day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Elections ordered are conducted in accordance with the Voting Rights Act, Texas Election Code, Local Government Code, and all other applicable law.
ISSUE:
This ordinance will Call and Order the General City Election to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, if necessary.
ALTERNATIVES:
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