About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Typical salary
- $10/meeting
- 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 citizen and qualified voter of the state and city // Must have resided in the city for at least 12 months preceding the election // Must be a resident of the ward // Must not be indebted to the city or delinquent in the payment of any taxes or assessments owed 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
- 1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, TX 77340
- Filing phone
- 936-291-5413
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Huntsville.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileBert LyleSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026
- View profileCasey CoxWard 2Current term 2026 to 2027
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Karen M. DenmanSeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026Has taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Anissa AntwineWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profile
Vicki McKenzieSeat 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026 - View profile
Pat GrahamSeat 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026
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