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Council orders May 2 special election for District 2 seat; city attorney explains holdover and vacancy rules

Killeen City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Following the resignation of District 2 Council Member Joseph Solomon, staff presented an ordinance calling a special election for May 2; a citizen asked for legal clarity and the city attorney explained that state law creates a vacancy that triggers the special election and that officials may hold over until successors are qualified.

City staff told the Killeen City Council on Feb. 17 that District 2 Council Member Joseph Solomon resigned on Jan. 30 (effective Feb. 7) and that state election law requires ordering a special election to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.

Staff recommended council approve an ordinance calling the special election for May 2,…

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