About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Typical salary
- No compensation
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age // Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be a registered voter residing in the city for at least one year prior to the election// Must not be in financial arrears to the city
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- July 17, 2027 - August 16, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 5803 Thunderbird St, Rm. 101, Lago Vista, TX 78645
- Filing phone
- 512-267-1155 ext. 115
- Step 3
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Candidates for City Council
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Who's currently in office
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Jess Hall Jr.Place 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profileAdam C. BenefieldPlace 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026
- View profileAmanda Wilson-ChavarriaPlace 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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Norma OwenPlace 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Karen Van NessPlace 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027 - View profile
Paul PrincePlace 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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