Today, Wednesday, Jan. 19, is the first day that candidates can file for local elections. Both the city and Taylor ISD will have expiring seats in May.
The city of Taylor will hold a general election for city and school officials May 7.
For the school board, three seats are set to expire in May. Place 3, held by Cheryl Carter, Place 4, held by Board President Marco Ortiz, and Place 5, held by Board Secretary Thomas Rohlack, are all up for election in May.
For more information about the school board election or to get an application, contact the Administration office at 512-365-1391.
At the city, terms set to expire in May are District 1 and District 4. Currently, the District 1 seat is held by Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson, and the District 4 seat belongs to Robert Garcia.
The filing period to submit an application for a place on the ballot for either of these seats is Jan. 19 through Feb. 18. Residents may contact the city clerk’s office for a candidate packet, or visit the city’s website at www.taylortx.gov/251/City-Elections.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
JAN. 1
First day to apply for ballot by mail
JAN. 19
First day to file for a place on the ballot
FEB. 18
Last day to file for a place on the ballot
APRIL 7
Last day to register to vote
APRIL 26
Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
APRIL 25-29
Early voting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at early vote location (Taylor City Hall)
MAY 2-3
Early Voting 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at early vote location (Taylor City Hall)
MAY 7
Election Day at vote center locations and last day to receive ballot by mail.
