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Fredericksburg council OKs ordinance calling May 2 general election
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 26-05 to call a general election on May 2 for mayor and two council seats; filing for a place on the ballot closes Feb. 13 and the last day to register to vote is April 2 (30 days before the election).
The Fredericksburg City Council approved Ordinance 26-05 calling a general election for May 2 to fill the mayor's office and two council seats.
City staff explained the ordinance and said the filing deadline for candidates is Feb. 13 and that the last day to register to vote for that election is 30 days before the election, April 2. The staff presentation noted that early voting and Election Day voting will take place at the county elections office used previously for local contests.
Council moved to approve the ordinance, a motion was seconded, and the council carried the ordinance by voice vote.
Provenance: The ordinance and related discussion appear in the transcript between SEG 092 and SEG 126.
Ending: With the ordinance approved, staff will proceed with election logistics and candidate filing as outlined in the town's election schedule.
