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Westlake Texas - Apply to be on Westlake s Town Council 04 January 2024 ( news )
Westlake , state Texas ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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If you ' d like to apply to be on Town Council , now ' s your chance . There is currently an open seat that had been vacated before the term was up . Residents can apply to be appointed for the current Town Council vacancy that would be filled through the May 4th election . Whoever fills this vacancy could also run for Council if they wish during this election cycle .
( file dates of Jan 17 - Feb 16 to be on May 4
thballot ) This would be for a one - year unexpired term .
We will accept appointment applications to fill the vacancy through the end of January . Council will review applications at the February 26
thTown Council meeting and could take action if necessary .
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Candidate Qualifications
Below is an explanation of three different processes we are utilizing for our Town Council vacancy and upcoming elections .
( 1 ) Process for Appointment to fill TC vacancy:
The appointment application to fill the current Town Council vacancy ( Short term – ends this May ) has been posted online . ( Council must vote to appoint this member ) . Applications will be accepted through end of January . The council will review applications and may make an appointment at the February 26 meeting .
( 2 ) Process for Special Election: ( To fill 1 year unexpired term )
The Town must call a
Special Electionto fill the unexpired term ending May 2025 . This person would only serve one year . The Special Election would be held jointly with our General Election .
( 3 ) General Election ( To fill Mayor & 2 Council Seats full term )
The Town Council must also call a
General Electionto fill the Mayor and two Council seats with terms ending this May . These seats are full 2 - year terms . Applications will be accepted January 17 thru February 16
th
. See above candidate forms and candidate binders are available in the Town Secretary’s office .
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