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Lewisville holds public hearing on proposal to move council to staggered four‑year terms
Summary
Town of Lewisville held a public hearing on placing a charter amendment on the ballot to change council and mayoral terms from two years to staggered two- and four-year terms; no council vote was taken and an ordinance will return to council in February.
The Town of Lewisville held a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed amendment to the municipal charter that would create staggered terms for council members and the mayor.
Under the proposal outlined by town staff, staggered terms would take effect at the municipal election in 2027 if voters approve the referendum. The three council candidates receiving the highest vote totals would take four‑year terms; the three receiving the lowest vote totals would take two‑year terms. The mayoral seat would be elected to a two‑year term. If voters reject the referendum, all…
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