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File #: 23-1728    Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 12/19/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/22/2024 Final action:
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 4, 2024, for Regular City Officers; and establishing an Early Voting Location and Polling Places for this Election; and making provisions for the conduct of the Election.
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance for Calling Election, 2. New Braunfels Estimated Cost 20240504 Elections.pdf, 3. New Braunfels May 4 2024 Contract.pdf, 4. Ordinance-Election SPANISH 1-2024.pdf

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 4, 2024, for Regular City Officers; and establishing an Early Voting Location 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 municipal election is May 4, 2024.  Terms for Councilmembers in Districts 3 and 4 will expire in May 2024.

 

Comal County (Locations Subject to Change):

 

Early voting will occur at the Comal County elections Office, 396 N. Seguin Avenue. New Braunfels, TX - Main Office.

 

DATES and HOURS:                                          April 22-26, 2024 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

                     (Fechas y Horas)                     (22-26 de abril de 2024 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

                                          April 27, 2024 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

                                          (27 de abril de 2024 - 7.a.m. - 7 p.m.)

                                          April 29 -30, 2024 - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

                                          (29-30 de abril de 2024 - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

 

Emergency and Limited ballots available only at the main location.

(Boletas limitadas y de emergencia solamente están disponibles en este lugar.)

 

Early Voting Polling Locations

(lugares de votación anticipada)

 

May 4, 2024

(4 de mayo de 2024)

 

Mammen Family Public Library, Room A, 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, Texas 78163

Comal County Offices, Bulverde Annex, JP #2 Courtroom, 30470 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, Texas 78163

Comal County Offices, Goodwin Annex, Training Room, 1297 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

St Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church, Large Room, 121 Spring Mountain Dr., Canyon Lake,

Texas 78133

Garden Ridge City Hall, Municipal Court Room, 9400 Municipal Pkwy, Garden Ridge, Texas 78266

 

 

Early Voting Dates and Hours

(Fechas y Horarios de Votación Anticipada)

 

DATES and HOURS:                                          April 22-26, 2024 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

                     (Fechas y Horas)                     (22-26 de abril de 2024 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

                                          April 27, 2024 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

                                          (27 de abril de 2024 - 7.a.m. - 7 p.m.)

                                          April 29 -30, 2024 - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

                                          (29-30 de abril de 2024 - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

 

Comal County (Locations Subject to Change):

 

General Election Day May 4, 2024, voting will take place at the following locations:

 

 

GENERAL ELECTION

(Elecciones Generales)

May 4, 2024

 (4 de mayo de 2024)

Election Day Polling Locations

(Lugares de votación el día de las elecciones)

Polls Open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 (Urnas Abiertas de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.)

Comal County will be using Vote Centers for the May 4, 2024 Elections

(El condado de Comal utilizará centros de votación para las elecciones generales del 4 de mayo de 2024)

 

ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL  PRIORITY:

This item is for informational purposes and is subject to change.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Costs associated with the election have been incorporated into the FY 2024 City Secretary’s operating budget, therefore sufficient funds are available.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

This item is for Council consideration.

 

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 

Staff recommends approval.