City Council

UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL FOLLOWING NOVEMBER 7, 2023 ELECTION - COMING SOON!


Meetings

  • Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, with additional Special Called Meetings as needed.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Council meeting are recorded and available to watch here.

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Kevin SullivanMayorNovember 2023mayor@lagovistatexas.gov
Paul PrinceMayor Pro TemNovember 2024councilplace6@lagovistatexas.gov
Shane R SaumCouncil Place 1November 2023councilplace1@lagovistatexas.gov

Council Place 2November 2024councilplace2@lagovistatexas.gov
Rob DurbinCouncil Place 3November 2023councilplace3@lagovistatexas.gov
Chelaine MarionCouncil Place 4November 2024councilplace4@lagovistatexas.gov
Paul RobertsCouncil Place 5November 2023councilplace5@lagovistatexas.gov

Overview

The City Council serves as the legislative and governing body of the City of Lago Vista. City Council provides and administers a number of services, including controlling and maintaining the City's finances, property, functions, services, affairs, and programs in accordance with the City Charter adopted by the citizens of Lago Vista.

The Council consists of a Mayor and six Council Members. Both the Mayor and Council Members are elected officials, with Council Members serving two-year terms. Members of the Council serve without pay or compensation.

The Mayor shall be recognized as the head of the City for legal and ceremonial purposes and by the Governor of the State of Texas for all purposes of military law. The Mayor works closely with the Council to obtain legislation in the public interest, and with the City Manager to ensure that the legislation is enforced.

The Mayor presides over all Council Meetings and provides the leadership necessary to ensure and enact good government. The Mayor Pro Tem is elected by the Council and acts as Mayor during his absence.

Additional Duties

In addition to their regular duties as on the Council, elected members serve as liaisons on the various appointed City boards and committees. Additionally, Council members serve as representatives or liaisons to a number of areas, regional, and state organizations.