Texas Election Code Chapter 41.001 states that municipal elections in the State of Texas will be held on the first Saturday of May in an odd-numbered year. The mayor and aldermen are elected for two-year staggered terms of office.
To be eligible for the office of Mayor, a person must be a registered voter in the city and must have resided in the city limits for at least 12 months prior to the election.
To be eligible for the office of Council Member, a person must be a registered vote in the city and reside in the city limits on election day.
The City contracts with the Wise/Denton County Elections Administrator to conduct all municipal elections.
Elections May 2024
Notice Of Deadline To File An Application For Place On The Ballot 2024
May 4 2024 Candidate Filing Packet
Certification of Unopposed Candidates
Notice of Drawing for a Place on the Ballot
Ballot Draw Results
Notice of General Election
Ordinance Canvassing Election
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Internet Posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions |
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City of New Fairview Election Contact |
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Brooke Boller, City Secretary |
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Elected Officials |
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Name and Office |
Appointed or Elected |
Term Expires |
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Mayor, John Taylor |
2023 |
2025 |
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Harvey Burger, Place 1 |
2022 |
2024 |
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Peter Kozlowski, Place 2 |
2023 |
2025 |
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Sarah Adams, Place 3 |
2023 |
2024 |
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Steven King, Place 4 |
2023 |
2025 |
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Richard Greene, Place 5 |
2023 |
2024 |
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The Mayor and all Councilmembers are elected at large and serve two-year terms. |
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Upcoming Election Information |
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Date of Election |
Polling Locations |
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May 4, 2024
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Denton County Elections Administration 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A 101 Denton, TX 76028 Wise County Elections Administration 200 S Trinity Street Decatur, TX 76234 *Other polling locations as designated by the county |
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Texas Secretary of State Important Election Dates 2024 |
Denton County Elections Administration Website Wise County Elections Administration Website |
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Candidate Eligibility and Filing Information |
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Candidate Eligibility (EC 141.001) |
Filing Dates |
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First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (108th day prior to date of election) January 17, 2024 Application for a place on the ballot (must be notarized) |
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Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (78th date prior to date of election) February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Application for a place on the ballot (must be notarized) |
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City of New Fairview – City Council |
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A record of meetings for the Governing Body, City Council, can be located on the City website at the following link: https://newfairview.org/council-meetings/ |
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