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Votes at a glance: Argyle council certifies election canvasses and approves TxDOT resolution
Summary
The Argyle council approved ordinances certifying two special election propositions — a 0.5% street tax reauthorization and a change in council term lengths — and approved a resolution asking TxDOT to alter FM 407 designs to reduce right‑of‑way impacts.
At a special meeting, the Argyle Town Council took three formal actions by voice vote.
The council approved an ordinance to declare the canvas and results of a special election reauthorizing a one‑half of one percent sales and use tax for maintenance and repair of municipal streets (Ordinance 20-26-23). The town clerk reported the election returned 289 votes in favor and 33 against, for a total of 322 votes cast; registered voters numbered 4,617, producing a turnout of 6.97%.
The council also approved an ordinance declaring the canvas for a proposition to change the term of office for town council members from two years to three years with phased, staggered implementation beginning in 2027 (Ordinance 20-26-24). The item passed by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call in the transcript.
Finally, the council approved a resolution asking the Texas Department of Transportation to revise FM 407 plans to protect rural areas, recommend a maximum four‑lane cross section through the Town Center District, and address drainage and pedestrian crossing needs (Resolution 20-26-23). Town staff said they will publish the approved resolution and provide sample language for residents who want to comment to TxDOT.
