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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Updated information on the May 7, 2022, General Election for City Council, Places 3, 4 and 5.
The City Council called the May 7th General Election at their February 1st meeting. The City Council places with terms expiring this year are Places 3, 4 and 5. There was only one application received for each place and no declarations of write-in candidacy. As such, the City has an uncontested election. The unopposed candidates are:
City Council, Place 3 Shawn McCaskill
City Council, Place 4 Ronell Smith
City Council, Place 5 Amy Torres-Lepp
As allowed by law, on March 1, the City Council declared each unopposed candidate elected to office and canceled the General Election.
The unopposed candidates will be issued their certificates of election and will be sworn into office May 17, 2022.
The Carroll ISD Board of Trustees election information may be found on their website.
Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-748-8183 for election information.
Eligible voters are now able to request a ballot by mail for 2021.
Denton and Tarrant County registered voters are eligible to request and receive a ballot by mail if any of the following conditions prevents them voting in-person during the early voting period or on election day:
You can get started by filling out the Tarrant County ballot by mail application or the Denton County ballot by mail application.
For more information, visit our Ballot by Mail webpage.
Election time is within a few weeks and with the City of Southlake serving as a poll location, we wanted to share information to make the as process easy and convenient as possible.
Early voting dates for the Primary Runoff Election are June 29 – July 10. Dates and times are as follows:
| Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Election | June 29 – July 2 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.July 5 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.July 6 – 10 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Offices are CLOSED in observation of Independence Day | July 3 & 4 |
Southlake Town Hall is located as 1400 Main St. Southlake, Texas 76092. Voting will take place on the third floor.
For more information, on voting in Southlake, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-748-8183 or visit us online. To view a sample ballot, please click here.
Early voting for the Primary Election kicks off Tuesday, February 18 and ends on Friday, February 28.
Qualified voters may vote at any county-wide polling location to cast their ballot. This election is being conducted by Tarrant County.
The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, March 3. View a complete listing of polling locations, find sample ballots or check your voter registration status here.
Monday, February 3 is the last day to register to vote for the March 3 Primary Election, as well as the last day to make a change of address that will be effective for the election.
Eligible citizens who wish to vote in the election, but aren’t currently registered must submit their registration application to the county office where they live. Applications can be submitted in person or by mail, but are required to be received or postmarked by the February 3 deadline of 5 p.m.
The application and information for Tarrant County residents can be found here.
The application and information for Denton County residents can be found here.
Voter registration applications are available at sub-courthouses, city halls, libraries and post offices. This includes the Southlake City Secretary’s Office and City of Southlake Library.
For more information, Southlake residents can contact the City Secretary’s Office for more information at: 817-748-8183.
As early voting wraps up for the Constitutional Amendment Special election, voters can still cast their vote on Election Day which takes place on Tuesday, November 5.
This year’s ballot consists of 10 propositions that may need a little translating, so let’s take a look and see what they mean.
Proposition 1:
“The constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time.”
Translation:
This would allow elected or appointed municipal judges to hold more than one office at the same time.
Proposition 2:
“The constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board in an amount not to exceed $200 million to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.”
Translation:
This would allow the Texas Water Development Board to issue bonds on a continuing basis, but not exceeding $200 million to provide financial assistance for development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Proposition 3:
“The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.”
Translation:
This would allow the legislature to temporarily exempt from ad valorem taxation on a portion of certain property located in areas that are declared as disaster areas.
Proposition 4:
“The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax, including a tax on an individual’s share of partnership and unincorporated association.”
Translation:
This would prohibit the state from imposing or collecting an individual income tax.
Proposition 5:
“The constitutional amendment dedicating the revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes that are imposed on sporting goods to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission to protect Texas’ natural areas, water quality, and history by acquiring, managing, and improving state and local parks and historic sites while not increasing the rate of the state sales and use taxes.”
Translation:
This would allow the net revenue from the sales tax of sporting goods to be put toward the Texas Parks and Wildfire Department and the Texas Historical Commission.
Proposition 6:
“The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase by $3 billion the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.”
Translation:
This would increase the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas bond maximum amount from the $3 billion to $6 billion
Proposition 7:
“The constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund.”
Translation:
This would increase the amount of distributions the General Land Office can transfer to the Available School Fund from $300 million to $600 million. It will also allow the State Board of Education and other entities to direct funds from land-related proceeds.
Proposition 8:
“The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.”
Translation:
A Flood Infrastructure Fund would be created and allow the Texas Water Development Board to use the fund for projects related to drainage, flood mitigation and flood control projects.
Proposition 9:
“The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in this state.”
Translation:
This means that precious metal depositories located in Texas would be exempt from taxation.
Proposition 10:
“The constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.”
Translation:
This means that animals who previously worked with law enforcement would be able to be adopted by the handler or a another caretaker.
The City of Southlake does not have any items to be voted on in the November 2019 election. To view the sample ballot click here.
Election Day schedules, locations and maps for your precinct can be found by using Tarrant County’s Interactive Voter Lookup. Results will be released by Tarrant County as they become available.
For additional questions regarding the conduct of the elections please contact the Tarrant County Elections Offices at 817-831-8683.
The November election is only a few weeks away if you want to avoid the long lines, early voting for the Constitutional Amendment Special Election takes place from October 21 through November 1.
This year, will be the first year, voters will have a chance to vote using the new voting equipment. The new machines come with enhanced features such as a touchscreen that prints out a list once choices are selected. Voters have the opportunity to review the sheet prior to casting their vote using a scanner.
Another bonus for voters is that they will be allowed to cast their vote at any voting center in Tarrant County on Election Day which is scheduled for November 5.
Early Voting Times are As Follows:
October 21 -25, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
October 26, Saturday 7 a.m. – 7p.m
October 27, Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
October 28 –November 1, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
If you prefer to send a ballot via mail and would like a ballot application, you call the Tarrant County Election Administration at 817-831-6161 or click here for more information.
Applications for a ballot by mail can mailed to:
Early Voting Clerk
P.O. Box 96101
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0011
Election Day schedules, locations and maps for your precinct can be found by using Tarrant County’s Interactive Voter Lookup. Results will be released by Tarrant County as they become available.
For additional questions regarding the conduct of the elections please contact the Tarrant County Elections Offices at 817-831-8683.
The City of Southlake does not have any items to be voted on in the November 2019 election. To view the sample ballot click here.
Are you ready for the May elections? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the candidates for Carroll ISD Board of Trustees and the Southlake City Council at two upcoming Candidate Forums. The candidate forums are intended to provide an opportunity to familiarize residents with each of the candidates and their platforms.
Carroll ISD Board of Trustees Candidate Forum
The Southlake Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum for Carroll ISD Board of Trustees Place 6 and Place 7 on Tuesday, April 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Southlake Town Hall in the City Council Chambers, located at 1400 Main Street.
Southlake City Council Candidate Forum
The Community Engagement Committee (CEC) will host a SPIN Town Hall Forum for the Southlake City Council Place 3, Place 4, and Place 5, on Monday, April 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Southlake Town Hall in the City Council Chambers, located at 1400 Main Street.
The CEC is a City of Southlake Committee and a nonpartisan body dedicated to facilitating communication between residents and local government, typically through SPIN Town Hall Forums.
Program
The programs will start with a meet and greet open house beginning at 6:00 p.m. During this time, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with candidates. Following the open house at 6:30 p.m., the forum will begin with each candidate providing an opening statement. Next, all candidates will be given the opportunity to respond to questions from the audience. Finally, all candidates will be asked to provide a closing statement.
Make sure you’re ready for election day by checking out our voting guide. For more information about elections, visit CityofSouthlake.com/Elections.
Voting season is right around the corner and the City wants to help you navigate through the process with ease. With Election Day taking place in just a few weeks, on May 4, it’s important to know what you need before you go to cast your ballot.
Enhance your voting experience and avoid getting a case of “voting blues” with these helpful tips:
For more information on voting in Southlake, please contact the City’s Secretary’s office at 817-748-8183 or visit us online.
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