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Bastrop council accepts resignation, orders special mayoral election for May 3
Summary
At a brief special meeting Jan. 17, the Bastrop City Council unanimously accepted Lyle Nelson’s resignation and approved a resolution to hold a special election for mayor on May 3, 2025; the deadline to file for mayor was set for March 3 at 5 p.m.
The Bastrop City Council unanimously accepted a resignation and voted to hold a special election for mayor during a brief special meeting Friday, Jan. 17.
The council approved Resolution R2025-15 to accept a letter of resignation submitted by Lyle Nelson dated Jan. 14, 2025. A motion to accept the resignation was moved and seconded; Council members Plunkett, Meyer and Fosler voted yes and the motion passed unanimously. Council member Lee was absent at the meeting start and was described as in transit.
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