They will appear on votersâ ballots in that order.
Green â who has been on the Morganâs Point Resort City Council for 11 years â said he would address a plethora of local issues if elected, but he placed an emphasis on three matters: growth, water and streets.
âMorganâs Point Resort is just like any city. We have our issues,â Green told the Telegram. âBut weâve always had a reactive type of city. We only do something when itâs too late to do anything else.â
However, Green said he would take a proactive approach if elected mayor and explained how Morganâs Point Resort â a plan that would involve identifying loans and grants that the city can apply for.
With early voting beginning Monday for the May 1 election, many municipal elections â such as Temple mayor â and bond issues will be determined by area voters.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encouraged those eligible Texas voters to cast their ballots as soon as possible.
âTexas voters will have the opportunity to make their voices heard by voting on candidates and measures that will directly affect the governance of their cities, towns, school districts and other localities,â Hughs said in a statement Wednesday. âI encourage all eligible Texans to set aside time to ensure that they are informed and prepared so that they can confidently cast their vote and help shape the future of the Lone Star State.â
Candidates are getting ready to run for municipal and school district elected offices.
Wednesday was the first day candidates could file for the May 1 municipal elections. Residents have until Feb. 12 to get their name on the ballot, according to the Texas Secretary of State.
Temple: Only the mayorâs seat is slated for the upcoming ballot in the city of Temple. Mayor Tim Davis, who is nearing the end of his first three-year term, currently holds the seat. It is an at-large position.
Belton: The May 1 election will be the city of Beltonâs first under the voter-approved charter changes from November. Council members now have specific places and are starting to transition to three-year terms.