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VOLUME 55, NUMBER 127
T HE V OICE OF S EGUIN T ODAY
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City of Seguin announces leadership positions up for grabs during November General Election
Candidates sought for several city races including position for Mayor
Don Keil Mayor
Earnest Leal District 1
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- If you've ever wanted to run for public office, then perhaps now is the chance. Those wishing to serve as Seguin's next mayor or as a city council member are encouraged to stop by Seguin City Hall to pick up their candidate election packet.
Jeanette Crabb District 2
different because we have five places up for election this time. The last day to pick up a packet is Aug. 17 and that's also the last day to submit it to file for the city election. We have these packets available here at city hall. People can pick those up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All you have to do is stop in and ask our receptionist to get a packet for you and you just need to fill it out and have it returned by Aug. 17," said Sourdellia.
Jennifer Sourdellia, the public information officer for the city of Seguin, says the first day to file for the November General Election is Sourdellia says most of the positions up exactly two weeks away. She says candidates for grabs include those whose term limits will be needed for several positions. have expired and they are no longer eligible for re-election. "When we come to November 4, our city council chambers is going to look a lot "The mayor will be one of the ones up for
Chris Rangel District 4
grabs. Our mayor has termed out. Council (District) One which currently has Ernest Leal in place, he's also terming out. Council District 2, that's Jet Crabb's place. She's also terming out. Council District 4, currently Chris Rangel, is in that position and his first four year term is up and he's also announced in a recent council meeting publicly that he is going to be running for reelection and then Council District 6 which is Fonda Mathis' place, she's also terming out," said Sourdellia.
Fonda Mathis District 6
Seguin. They need to be at least 21 years of age or older (and) a qualified voter of the state of Texas. If you are running for council, you need to have been a resident of the city of Seguin in the district from which you are trying to seek election for no less than six months prior to election day and for those seeking the office of mayor, those candidates shall have been a resident of the city of Seguin for a period of not less than 12 months immediately prior to election day," said Sourdellia.
Sourdellia says those wishing to serve the residents of Seguin, however, must meet certain The first day to file for a place on the General eligibility requirements. Election ballot for the city of Seguin is Monday, July 20. Packets are available now at "Candidates need to be a resident of the city of Seguin City Hall located at 205 N. River St.
Cathy Brown 830-302-0968