Early voting is underway for the West U Charter Election. Early voting ends on Friday, Nov. 1.
The election, which will decide the outcome of six proposed changes to the West U charter, is being conducted by Harris County. The closest location where West U residents can vote is Fiesta Mart, located at 8130 Kirby Dr.
Photo identification will be required at the polls. For more information about required identification for voting, visit www.votetexas.gov.
Residents will be voting for or against the following propositions:
Proposition 1
Authorize an amendment to Article II Section 2.03 of the charter relating to the limit on successive terms for mayor and council, to increase the number of successive terms from two(2) to three (3).
Proposition 2
Authorize an amendment to Article IV, Section 4.01 of the charter relating to the power of initiative, to increase the number of signatures required on Initiative petitions submitted to council from three percent (3%) to five percent (5%) of all qualified voters of the city.
Proposition 3
Authorize an amendment to Article IV, Section 4.02 of the charter relating to the power of referendum, to increase the number of signatures required on referendum petitions from three percent (3%) to five percent (5%) of all qualified voters of the city.
Proposition 4
Authorize an amendment to Article IV, Section 4.06 of the charter relating to results of election, to limit the four-fifth (⅘) vote requirement of council to repeal or amend an ordinance to a six (6) year period and allow a simple majority of council to repeal or amend an ordinance eight (8) years after adoption.
Proposition 5
Authorize an amendment to Article VI, Section 6.02 of the charter relating to the city manager, to authorize the city manager, with the approval of city council, to appoint the city secretary.
Proposition 6
Authorize an amendment to Article VI, Section 6.03 of the charter relating to the city secretary, to delete the provision regarding city council appointment of the city secretary and include a provision setting forth the powers and duties of the city secretary.
Early voting will take place Oct. 21 – Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 28 – Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For a complete list of early voting locations, visit http://www.harrisvotes.com/earlyvoting/earlyvotinglocationsschedule.pdf.
Election day is Nov. 5.
