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Plainview council orders special election, approves easement, downtown improvements and service‑center repairs; votes 6‑4 on measures
Summary
The City Council approved a special election to fill the District 3 vacancy, accepted a 10‑foot utility easement from RJ Ventures, authorized changes to the downtown Phase 2 EDA project and awarded repairs at the service center. All recorded votes on these items were 6‑4.
At a City Council meeting, members approved several resolutions and a construction contract related to city property and projects, and set dates for a special election to fill an unexpired council term.
City Secretary Mrs. Hinoza presented Resolution R25‑660, saying the city charter requires a special election to fill an unexpired term within 120 days following the passing of Council Member McDonough. According to Hinoza, the filing period opens the day after the meeting and will run through April 21 at 5 p.m.; the last day to register to vote for the election is May 1. Early voting will be held at City Hall from May 14 through May 27, and Election Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at Plainview Collegiate High School. Hinoza also said the resolution sets worker pay for election staff at $10 per hour to match the county rate. Council member Rascon moved the resolution; the motion passed 6‑4.
Public Works Director Tim Weems presented a resolution…
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