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Posted on: May 1, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Swearing-in ceremony for Councilwoman Casey McAuliffe and Councilwoman Kimberley N. Yancy held 6/23

May 2021 Election_Runoff District A

Congratulations, distinguished ladies of La Marque. Thank you for your dedication to serving the people of our community.

Swearing in Ceremony June 23, 2021

On the evening of June 23, 2021, a swearing-in ceremony was held for Councilwoman Casey McAuliffe for her second term representing District D, and Councilwoman Kimberley N. Yancy for her first term representing District A. 

Click  to watch the meeting: https://youtu.be/sYZTFxh-_Oo

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Runoff Election Reminder June 14, 2021

Since no candidate received a majority of votes in District A during the May 2021 General Election, a Runoff Election between Kimberley N. Yancy and Wayne Hobgood was scheduled. All citizens living is District A are eligible to vote in this election.

Early voting began last week and continues today, Monday, June 14, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The polling location is La Marque Community Room, 1109B Bayou Road next to City Hall.

Election Day is Saturday, June 19, 2021, and the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Resources: 

Galveston County Clerk's Office Elections Division: https://www.galvestonvotes.org/

Election Notice: http://cityoflamarque.org/630/2021-Runoff-Election

Council District Map: http://cityoflamarque.org/298/Council-District-Maps

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Original Notice May 1, 2021

Congratulations to all our new members of City Council! On May 11, 2021, La Marque City Council held a Special Meeting declaring the May 1, 2021, General Election results. Keith Bell was elected to serve as Mayor, and Michael Carlson was elected to serve as Councilmember for District C.

Keith Bell was elected to serve as Mayor

City of La Marque Council Photo_Keith Bell


Michael Carlson, Councilmember for District C
City of La Marque Council Photo_Michael Carlson

Since no candidate received a majority of votes in District A, a Runoff Election between Kimberley N. Yancy and Wayne Hobgood was scheduled for June 19, 2021.

Early voting begins on Monday, June 7, 2021, through Friday, June 11, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Early voting resumes on Monday, June 14, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, a Swearing-In of Elected Officials Event happened at La Marque High School Gymnasium. In addition to Mayor Bell and Councilman Carlson, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Compian participated in the swearing-in ceremony because he was elected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and hadn't received a proper welcome until last week.

Mayor Pro Tem Joe Compian

City of La Marque Council Photo_Joe Compian

Tonight, Monday, May 17, 2021, a regular City Council Meeting is scheduled. To see the agenda, visit the city website>Government>Agenda Center and then scroll down to the City Council section to see tonight's agenda.

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RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-0010

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA MARQUE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION HELD FOR AND BY THE GALVESTON COUNTYELECTIONS DIVISION ON MAY 1, 2021; THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES PURSUANT TO
THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE

RESOLUTION R-2021-0011

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MARQUE, TEXAS,CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 19, 2021 TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE GALVESTON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THEPURPOSE OF ELECTING ONE (1) COUNCILMEMBER TO (DISTRICT A), TO THE
LA MARQUE CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.

For election results click here or visit the following website https://www.galvestonvotes.org/


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