City Council Nominates New Leaders Amid Key Elections

During a recent city council meeting, officials deliberated on several key appointments and actions, including the nomination of candidates for the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 10 director elections. The council unanimously nominated Nicole Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem of Leander, to serve a two-year term on the TML board. Council member Monica Davidson highlighted Thompson's engagement and qualifications, emphasizing the importance of having a representative who is committed to addressing the needs of the region.

In addition to the TML director elections, the council discussed the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustee elections. However, due to a lack of familiarity with the candidates, the council opted not to submit nominations for the open positions.

The council also addressed the nomination of a candidate for the Hayes Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2025 term. After some discussion, Davidson was nominated and accepted the position, which is determined by a lottery system.

Further, the council approved a slate of nominees for various city boards and commissions, including the Commission on Aging and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The nominations were met with unanimous support.

In the city manager's report, updates were provided on ongoing projects, including the transition from design to construction for several bond projects, such as the Onion Creek Trail and Garlic Creek Trail. The city manager also announced the upcoming closure of Coal Springs Road for maintenance work and congratulated the Buda Chamber of Commerce for a successful community address event.

The meeting concluded with a brief executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel evaluations, with no actions taken following the session.