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The Lago Vista City Council will be accepting applications (with a cover letter and a resume) to fill the vacant Council Member Place 2 position beginning immediately and ending at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28.
APPLICANTS:
Stephanie Smith 11-28-2023 (PDF)
Shad Pellizzari 11-28-2023 (PDF)
Qualifications for Office
Candidates shall meet the qualifications for elective office as established in the Texas Elections Code (PDF).
In addition to the foregoing per the City Charter (PDF), candidates for city elective offices shall: meet all the requirements for the office prescribed by state law; be a registered voter residing in the City for at least one year prior to the date of the appointment; be at least 21 years of age by the date of the appointment; hold no other elected public office if appointed; not be a City employee; not be in financial arrears to the City for any reason.
APPLICATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 2
Applications, cover letters, and resumes can be filed:
- In person with the City Secretary during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 6 pm beginning November 20, 2023, and ending at 6:00 pm on November 28, 2023. The City will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
- By mail beginning November 17, 2023, and ending at 6:00 pm on November 28, 2023.
City Secretary
City of Lago Vista
P. O. Box 4727
Lago Vista, TX 78645 - By email to the City Secretary beginning November 17, 2023, and ending at 6:00 pm on November 28, 2023.
- By fax to the City Secretary at 512-267-7070 beginning November 17, 2023, and ending at 6:00 pm on November 28, 2023.
- Campaign Finance Report - Arch Davila 10-10-2023 (PDF)
- Campaign Finance Report - Arch Davila 10-26-2023 (PDF)
- Campaign Finance Report - Arch Davila FINAL (PDF)
- Campaign Finance Report - Ed Tidwell 10-10-2023 (PDF)
- Campaign Finance Report - Ed Tidwell 10-30-2023 (PDF)
- Campaign Finance Report - Kevin Sullivan FINAL (PDF)
- Campaign Finance Report - Shane Saum 10-09-2023 (PDF)
- Campaign Finance Report - Shane Saum 10-30-2023 (PDF)
Election Resources
The following information and downloadable forms are being provided for your convenience. The forms and guides are updated to comply with changes made to the law.
Helpful Documents
- Amendment - Appointment of Campaign Treasurer (Form ACTA) (PDF)
- Application for Place on General Election Ballot (PDF)
- Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer (Form CTA) (PDF)
- Candidate-Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C-OH) (PDF)
- Candidate-Officeholder Report of Unexpended Contributions (Form C-OH-UC) (PDF)
- Certificate of Withdrawal (PDF)
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Form CFCP) (PDF)
- Correction - Amendment Affidavit for Candidate-Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form COR-C-OH) (PDF)
- Declaration of Write-In Candidacy (PDF)
- Election Code Chapter 141. Candidacy for Public Office (PDF)
- Political Advertising - What You Need to Know (prepared by TEC) (PDF)
- Qualifications for City Council - City Charter (PDF)
- Qualifications to Run for Office per City Charter Section 3.02 (PDF)
- Qualifications to Run for Office per Texas Election Code (PDF)
- Sign Ordinance - Political - Election Signs Section (PDF)
- Texas Municipal League Guide to Becoming a City Official (PDF)
2024 General Election
General Election Information
Date of General Election - November 5, 2024
Elected Officers
- VACANT, Place 2 - Year Elected: 2022 - Term Expires 2024
- Chelaine Marion, Place 4 - Year Elected: 2022 - Term Expires 2024
- Paul Prince, Place 6 - Year Elected: 2022 - Term Expires 2024
Deadline to File Candidate Application - July 20, 2024 to August 19, 2024 at 5 pm.
Qualifications for Office
Candidates for mayor and councilmember shall meet the qualifications for elective office as established in the Texas Elections Code (PDF).
In addition to the foregoing per the City Charter (PDF), candidates for city elective office shall: meet all the requirements for the office prescribed by state law; be a registered voter residing in the City for at least one year prior to the date of the election; be at least 21 years of age by the date of the election; hold no other elected public office if elected; not be a City employee; not be in financial arrears to the City for any reason; and not file for more than on (1) office per election.