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Olanta council approves first reading to shift municipal elections to even-numbered years
Summary
The Olanta Town Council approved on first reading an ordinance to move municipal elections to even-numbered years; councilors said the change aims to reduce election costs, with two seats up in 2026 and two seats plus the mayor in 2028.
The Olanta Town Council unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance to move the town's municipal elections to even-numbered years.
Mayor Michael W. Welch read the ordinance during the April 2 meeting and said shifting elections to even years would reduce the town's election costs, which he estimated at about $9,000 per election. Council Member Josh Jones moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Council Member Leighann Beard seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Under the plan Welch described, two council seats would be filled in 2026 and two council seats plus the mayor's seat would be up in 2028 following the change. The ordinance was read for the first time and approved on that reading; the transcript does not include an ordinance number or further procedural scheduling for a second reading or the effective date.
