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La Porte council certifies unopposed candidates, cancels two races and appoints election judges for May election
Summary
Council accepted certification of unopposed candidates, adopted an ordinance canceling two uncontested races and appointed election judges and alternates for the May 3, 2025 municipal election; the council also selected an "I Voted" sticker design and canceled the Memorial Day meeting.
The La Porte City Council completed routine election‑related actions for the May 3, 2025 municipal election, certifying unopposed candidates, canceling two uncontested races and appointing election judges and alternates.
City staff presented a certification of unopposed candidates for one at‑large seat and one District 4 seat; the council voted to accept the certification. The council then adopted Ordinance 2025‑4051 cancelling those specific races under the Texas Election Code and declaring the unopposed candidates elected. Councilmembers also appointed election judges and alternate judges and central counting station personnel as required by the Election Code.
Council chose the winning design for the city’s 2025 "I Voted" sticker from 21 entries. The selected design — showing the bridge and monument — received a unanimous hand vote and will be produced for the May election. Council also voted to cancel the regular meeting that would have fallen on Memorial Day.
Why it matters: certifying unopposed candidates and appointing judges completes statutory election tasks required before ballots are finalized and printed; selecting a sticker is a civic‑engagement item intended to promote turnout. The city’s administrative steps comply with the Texas Election Code and prepare staff for election operations.
Votes: council accepted the certification, adopted the ordinance cancelling contested races and unanimously appointed judges and alternates. The sticker design selection was unanimous during a hand vote of council.
