An election will be held May 6 to fill single-member districts 1, 3 and 5 with elected officials who will serve four-year terms through May 2027. Candidates may file beginning Jan. 18 through Feb. 17.

Candidate packets for the May 6 election are available online at cosatx.us/elections and at City Hall. Physical copies of required forms are available in the City Clerk’s office in Room 204 on the second floor of City Hall, 72 W. College Ave. The office is open weekdays 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates will file the necessary paperwork in the City Clerk’s office during the filing period.

Candidate packets contain applications, forms, and information about the election for those considering running for City Council.

Accompanied with the election for single-member districts will be a vote pertaining to certain sections on the chief of police in the City charter. The City Council heard from members of the Charter Review Committee at their Dec. 13 meeting and opted to adopt the recommended language provided by the committee. Their presentation is available at cosatx.us/elections.

Election questions can be addressed to City Clerk Julia Antilley at 325-657-4405 or [email protected].

Voter registration applications are available at the Tom Green County Election/Voter Registration Office on the first floor of the Edd B. Keyes Building, 113 W. Beauregard Ave. Applications can also be obtained online at votetomgreencounty.org, by mail or by calling 325-659-6541. Completed applications can be returned in person or by mail.

Citizens can also register to vote when renewing their driver’s license in person at a Texas Department of Public Safety office. To determine eligibility to vote or current voter registration status, visit votetexas.gov/register-to-vote. Voter registration applications are also available at the link.