PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the first and final reading of an ordinance ordering a Regular Election to be held in the City of New Braunfels on May 2, 2026, for Regular City Officers; and establishing Early Voting Locations and Polling Places for this Election; and making provisions for the conduct of the Election.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All districts
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The uniform election date in May for the municipal election is May 2, 2026. Terms for the Mayor and Councilmembers in districts 5 and 6 expire in May of 2026.
The City of New Braunfels will contract with both Comal and Guadalupe Counties. Early and election day anticipated polling places are as follows and are subject to change:
Early voting - Comal County
Early voting - Guadalupe County
Election Day - Comal County
Comal County will be using Vote Centers for the May 2, 2026, Elections. Any Comal County registered voter can vote at any Comal County Election Day Location, regardless of the precinct in which they reside.
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Election Day - Guadalupe County
Guadalupe County will be using Vote Centers for the May 2, 2026, Elections.
Any Guadalupe County registered voter can vote at any Guadalupe County Election Day Location, regardless of the precinct in which they reside.
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STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with the election have been incorporated into the FY 2026 City Secretary’s operating budget, therefore sufficient funds are available.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.