Mayor & Council

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The City of Elkhart is a Type A form of government, which is strictly governed by the statutes established through the State of Texas. The Mayor and City Council work together for the citizens of our community. As leaders, they are committed to protecting the assets of the City of Elkhart by encouraging residents and businesses to become integral participants in our community.

MEETINGS

The City invites members of the community to participate in City Council meetings, which occur every first Monday of the month at 6PM. The fourth Monday of each month is reserved for additional meetings and/or workshops, should the same become nececessary. Agendas for those meetings are posted no later than 6PM on the preceding Friday. All Council meeting notices are displayed in the glass box located outside of City Hall in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined by the State through the Open Meetings Act. Agendas are also accessible on this website.

ELECTIONS

Unopposed May 2, 2020 Election Cancelled 

Next General Election for Mayor and Places 2 and 4 to the Elkhart City Council will take place on May 1, 2021.

City of Elkhart General Election May 2, 2020

The City of Elkhart will hold a General Election for Council Places 1, 3, 4 and 5 on Saturday, May 2, 2020. 

Election Filing Period

The deadline for filing is Friday, February 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

• Important Dates for General Election of May 2, 2020
• Notice of Deadline to File Application to be Placed on Ballot for General Election of May 2, 2020
• Application to be Placed on Ballot for General Election of May 2, 2020

Polling Locations

Polling locations for the May 2, 2020 General Election are as follows:

• Early Voting - City Hall, 110 West Parker Street, Elkhart, Texas 75839.
• May 2, 2020 Election - First Baptist Church, 424 West Parker Street, Elkhart, Texas 75839.

CANDIDATES

• Place 1 -  Lucia Butler
  • Application for a Place on the City of Elkhart City Council General Election Ballot
• Place 3 -  Raymond Dunlap
  • Application for a Place on the City of Elkhart City Council General Election Ballot
• Place 4 - James Warren
  • Application for a Place on the City of Elkhart City Council General Election Ballot
• Place 5 - Chuck Conner
  • Application for a Place on the City of Elkhart City Council General Election Ballot

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

We urge you to participate in your local government. Feel free to call or stop by City Hall during normal business hours. We are ready, willing and able to answer any questions you may have.