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Freeport council sets May 2 election date, approves charter election and several grant‑funded projects
Summary
The Freeport City Council on Jan. 20 approved an ordinance calling a May 2, 2026 general election and a companion charter‑amendment election, authorized multiple criminal‑justice grants, and approved purchases including three police vehicles and dispatch furniture funded by a 100% grant.
The Freeport City Council voted unanimously Jan. 20 to call a general election for Saturday, May 2, 2026, to elect council members for Wards A and C and to allow Brazoria County to administer the joint election under an existing interlocal agreement. Doctor Kelly, city staff, told council that candidate applications are being accepted through Feb. 13 and that early voting dates will be handled by Brazoria County.
Council also adopted an ordinance to call a charter‑amendment election on the same May 2 date. Staff…
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