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Gilmer council cancels May 2 election, declares unopposed candidates
Summary
The Gilmer City Council voted unanimously Feb. 24 to adopt an ordinance canceling the May 2, 2026, general election and to issue certificates of election to unopposed candidates; the transcript references two ordinance numbers.
The Gilmer City Council voted unanimously Feb. 24 to cancel the May 2, 2026, general election after finding candidates for the contested seats unopposed and to direct issuance of certificates of election to those candidates.
Mayor Pro‑Tem Pete Herrmann moved to approve the ordinance cancelling the May 2 election; Councilmember Brian Williams seconded the motion and the vote was 4–0 in favor. The agenda listed the item as "Ordinance 26‑0," while the motion as recorded in the minutes referred to "Ordinance 26‑013." The transcript contains both references.
Council took the action during its regular meeting at Gilmer City Hall. The motion resolved the city’s procedural step for unopposed races: cancel the scheduled election and provide certificates of election. No public comment or dissent was recorded on the item.
Procedural steps to issue certificates and any subsequent administrative notifications were not detailed during the meeting.
