We appreciate your interest and encourage your involvement in the municipal election process. The local government level is closest to home and therefore gives you direct influence on your elected officials.
Pelican Bay is a General Law Type A City, with the entire Council elected at-large. Pelican Bay’s City Council is comprised of the Mayor and 5 Aldermen. Terms are two years and are non-paid positions. Municipal Elections for the Mayor, Place 1 and Place 2 are in even numbered years. Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5 are in odd numbered years.
All election notices will be posted on the double glass doors at Pelican Bay City Hall. This is the official posting location of all election notices. Notices will also be posted to the City website.
Candidate Qualifications for City Office:
–Mayor – Residence–One (1) year in State prior to filing deadline; One (1) year in City prior to filing deadline; Age 18; Must be a registered voter in the territory elected from by the filing deadline
–Alderman – Residence–One (1) year in State prior to filing deadline; Six (6) months in City prior to filing deadline; Age 18; Must be a registered voter in the territory elected from by the filing deadline
MUST NOT have been determined mentally incapacitated by a final judgment of a court.
MUST NOT have been finally convicted of a felony (unless pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities).
The City of Pelican Bay contracts with Tarrant County to administer the elections. During most elections, you will be given an opportunity to vote in person at our City Hall and or another designated Tarrant County voting center during early voting or on the election day.
2024 Municipal Election
The City of Pelican Bay, Texas will hold a Municipal Election on May 4th 2024 to fill three (3) city council seats. The election will be for the Mayor position, Alderman Place 1 and Alderman Place 2 positions. Terms will run for two (2) years each.
Notice is given that the first day to file an application for a place on the May 4, 2024 ballot will be Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The deadline will be Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
An application packet can be picked up at City Hall in the City Secretaries office.
2024 Received Candidate Applications:
Mayor position: Tamra Olague
Place 1: David Dryden
Place 2: Sara Gashi (Incumbunt) and Catherine Williamson
Received Candidate Applications and Forms:
Voter Registration
All voter registration forms must be postmarked by 30 days before the election.
- You can find voter registration forms and information on updating your address here: Tarrant County Voter Registration
- You may register in-person at the Tarrant County Clerk’s office during regular business hours
- You may mail your registration form so that it is received (not postmarked) by the deadline.
- Texas Voter Registration Form in English
- Texas Voter Registration Form in Spanish
Questions? Please address them to the City Secretary at (817) 444-1234 or cdaniels@cityofpelicanbay.com