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Kennedale ISD approves joint election contract with Tarrant County as costs rise to $16,000
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to accept a joint election services contract with Tarrant County for the May 2, 2026 election after hearing that district costs have climbed to about $16,000; trustees discussed whether moving elections to November could reduce costs if county incentives are offered.
Kennedale ISD trustees voted unanimously to accept a joint election contract with Tarrant County after administrators reported a sharp increase in election service costs.
District staff told the board that the district’s share to host the May election rose this cycle to about $16,000, up from several prior years when costs were significantly lower. Trustees discussed the idea, mentioned by county officials, of incentives to encourage small districts to move elections to November to lower per‑agency costs; staff said the district would consider that option if the county formalizes a discount program.
Motion and vote: Trustee Daryl Owens moved to accept the joint election contract with Tarrant County for the May 2, 2026 election; Trustee Debbie V. Gomez seconded. The board approved the contract unanimously.
What happens next: administrators will proceed with the contract and prepare logistics for early voting and election day operations; trustees asked staff to continue monitoring county costs and potential November incentives before making long‑term calendar changes.
Board action was limited to approving the contract; no additional policy changes were made.
