Item 4K
Item 4K Resolution No. 12-006 Call a General Election – May 12, 2012
January 17, 2012
General Election
Southlake’s General Election - May 12, 2012
Electing a Mayor and City Council member, Place 2.
City will enter into a joint election agreement with the counties of Denton and Tarrant.
A joint election will allow Southlake to share a pro-rata cost for conducting our election, the City will realize a cost savings.
Legal Requirements
Governing body shall call / order the May 12, 2012 General Election.
The last day to call / order the election is March 5, 2012.
A General Election shall be held on a uniform election date.
Filing period for candidates – February 4 – March 5
City Council members serve a term of three years.
Texas Election Code
Southlake City Charter
Voting Information
Early voting by personal appearance:
April 30, 2012 – May 8, 2012
Early Voting Locations:
Tarrant County residents:
Southlake Town Hall
Denton County residents:
Trophy Club Municipal Building
100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club
Voting Information cont’d
Election Day: Poll Hours:
May 12, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Election Day Polling Locations:
Tarrant County residents:
Carroll High School 800 N. White Chapel Boulevard
Denton County residents:
Trophy Club Municipal Building 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club
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