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Council approves free use of Kinzie Community Center for Smith County election dates
Summary
The Lindale City Council approved a facilities user agreement allowing Smith County Elections Administration to use Kinzie Community Center for specified 2026 election dates at no charge under Texas Election Code Sec. 43.033; the motion passed unanimously.
The Lindale City Council on Jan. 6 approved a facilities user agreement permitting Smith County Elections Administration to use the Kinzie Community Center for March 4, May 26, June 13 and Nov. 3, 2026, and for any called special elections at no charge under Texas Election Code Sec. 43.033. Jerretta Nance Pate made the motion to approve the agreement; Bryan Summerville seconded and the council voted in favor.
The agreement implements a state-authorized exempt use of municipal facilities for elections and ensures the county can hold the listed election dates at the community center without paying rental fees. The approval was recorded in the meeting minutes and directs staff to coordinate scheduling with Smith County Elections Administration.
