Council votes to hold May municipal election at City Hall and add a Saturday early‑voting day

City staff and council debated whether to contract with the county to run the city’s May 3, 2025 municipal election or to host it at Floresville City Hall; the council voted to hold the election at City Hall and to add a Saturday early‑voting day.

The city secretary explained the logistical differences and provided comparative cost figures from earlier elections: running the election through the county was quoted at $30,772.64 (2023 figure provided by the city secretary), while a city‑run election cost $20,273.26 in the previous cycle. County staff can provide equipment and staffing, and cost becomes a shared expense when multiple jurisdictions participate in the same election.

Proponents of hosting at City Hall said the single location reduces confusion for voters, especially older residents and those with limited mobility, and argued the city had trained personnel (the city secretary) with election administration experience. Opponents raised concerns about traffic at City Hall and about duplicating county resources; the county also offers Saturday early voting if the city chooses a county site, according to discussion.

After debate and procedural motions, council members approved holding the municipal election at City Hall and adding a Saturday to the early‑voting schedule. The ordinance language will be revised to include the Saturday early‑voting date and the city secretary will publish the required notices and proceed with election preparations.