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Morgan City Council adopts resolution canceling municipal election after candidates run uncontested
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑24 to cancel the municipal election after the mayor and two council members drew no opponents, the council said Sept. 23.
At its Sept. 23 meeting Morgan City Council adopted Resolution 25‑24, a resolution declaring certain municipal races uncontested and canceling the scheduled municipal election.
City staff explained the resolution covers the mayoral contest and two council seats that drew no opposing candidates. With no write‑in contests reported, the council voted to cancel the election to avoid the costs of ballot printing and administration.
The motion to adopt Resolution 25‑24 was made and seconded during the meeting; the council recorded unanimous support and directed staff to finalize the administrative steps required by state election law.
Why it matters: Canceling an uncontested election avoids election administration costs and confirms the municipal results without a vote, subject to applicable state election procedures.
