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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 CITY CHARTER ELECTION FINAL EnVISIT EULESSTX.GOV/ELECTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION 2026 CITY CHARTER ELECTION VOTER INFORMATION The purpose of the Charter Amendment Election is to bring the City of Euless’s Charter into alignment with current state law and to update provisions that have not been revised since 1995. Over time, changes in state law have created conflicts with sections of the existing Charter. The recommended changes also include reorganizing certain provisions to ensure they are more appropriately structured within the document. Because the City Charter can only be amended by the voters, these proposed changes are being presented for consideration at a Charter Amendment Election on a uniform election date. Listed below are Propositions A through T. If approved by voters, these propositions will amend the City Charter. Proposition A Non-substantive Language Revisions Shall the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide non-substantive reorganization and language revisions and to provide consistent language references for purposes of clarity and grammatical uniformity? Summary This proposition would update the Euless Home Rule Charter by reorganizing sections and making small wording changes to improve clarity and consistency. These changes do not affect the meaning or policies of the Charter. 1 Proposition B City Streets and Public Property Shall Article I, Sections 4 and 5 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to include public parks and rights of way with the listed types of property for which the City has jurisdiction and control? Summary Adds public parks and public rights-of-way to the list of properties the City oversees and maintains. Proposition C - Boundaries Shall Article I, Sections 6 and 7 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that the existing boundaries of the City may be altered only through the annexation, disannexation, and boundary adjustment provisions provided in state law? Summary Clarifies that changes to city boundaries can only happen through methods allowed by state law, such as annexation or boundary adjustments. Proposition D - City Council Qualifications Shall Article II, Section 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide minimum qualifications for City Council that are consistent with or authorized by state law including requiring the minimum age to run for City Council be 21? Summary Sets minimum qualifications for City Council members to match state law and increasing the minimum age to serve on City Council from 18 to 21. VISIT EULESSTX.GOV/ELECTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION Proposition E - City Council Qualifications Shall Article II, Section 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to prohibit members of the City Council from holding any public office that is incompatible with the office of City Council under state law? Summary Current Home Rule Charter language prohibits the Mayor and City Councilmembers from holding any other public office except that of notary public or member of the armed forces of the United States or of the National Guard or naval or military reserve or as a retired member of the armed forces of the United States. This language does not allow for other positions that would be allowed to be held under state law. This proposition provides that neither the Mayor nor any City Councilmember shall hold any other public office, paid or unpaid, that is incompatible under state law and would require forfeiture of their place on the Council should they violate this provision. Proposition F Removal of Mayor or City Councilmember Shall Article II, Section 4 and Article XII, Section 5 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to define incompetency and official misconduct for which the Mayor or a City Council member may be removed from office? Summary Current Home Rule Charter language allows for removal of the Mayor or a City Councilmember for incompetency or official misconduct; but it does not define these terms. This amendment defines what qualifies as incompetency or official misconduct that could lead to removal from office. Proposition G - City Council Vacancies Shall Article II, Section 5 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that vacancies on the City Council for a remaining term less than 12 months may be filled by appointment or by a special election, as allowed by state law, and provide procedures for City Council appointment? Summary Currently, any City Council vacancy with less than 12 months left in the term must be filled by election. This measure would allow City Council, as permitted by state law, to instead fill these short-term vacancies either by appointment or special election and outlines the process for making such appointments. VISIT EULESSTX.GOV/ELECTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION Proposition H Duties and Meetings of the City Council Shall Article II, Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for powers and procedures for the City Council; clarify the duties of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem; require that five members of the City Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; outline when City Council meetings will be held and allow the City Council to declare a vacancy if a Councilmember is absent from three consecutive regular meetings; amend the minimum procedures and requirements for adoption of ordinances and resolutions; and provide for the Charter to be made available in electronic format accessible from the City's website? Summary Clarifies City Council powers and procedures, defines the roles of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem, sets a quorum of five members, establishes meeting rules, allows removal for repeated absences, updates ordinance adoption procedures, and makes the Charter available online. Proposition I - City Boards Shall Article II, Section 6 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the creation and appointment of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Parks and Leisure Services Board, and the Library Board by the City Council, and to delete Article X, Sections 1 and 2, Article XIII, and Article XIV containing specific requirements for such boards? Summary This proposition reorganizes the City Charter for clarity and consistency. It affirms that City Council already has the authority to create boards and commissions and appoint their members, while removing outdated, board-specific rules from the Charter. Proposition J - Elections Shall Article III of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that elections shall be held in accordance with the requirements of state law, and to delete inconsistent provisions regarding recounts, drawing of lots, and a candidate application form? Summary Update election rules to fully follow state law and removes outdated or conflicting provisions. Proposition K - City Manager Shall Article V, Sections 1 and 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to allow for the engagement of the City Manager pursuant to an employment agreement, which is not in conflict with state law, that may include a residency requirement for the City Manager, and shall include the duties of the City Manager; and to delete all conflicting provisions? Summary Current Home Rule Charter language provides for the appointment of a City Manager and provides for the City Manager to reside in the city during their tenure. This proposition recognizes that the City Manager will be engaged pursuant to an employment agreement which will contain any provisions regarding residency or other terms of employment. VISIT EULESSTX.GOV/ELECTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION Proposition L - City Secretary Shall Article II, Section 7 and Article V of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to allow for the engagement of the City Secretary pursuant to an employment agreement that is not in conflict with state law and that outlines the duties of the City Secretary? Summary Allows the City Secretary to be hired under an employment agreement that outlines duties and complies with state law. Proposition M - City Attorney Shall Article II, Section 8 and Article V of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the appointment and duties of attorneys to represent the City? Summary Clarifies how City Attorneys are appointed and defines their duties. Proposition N - Municipal Court Shall Article II, Section 6 and Article VI, Sections 2 and 3 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the appointment of municipal court judges by the City Council, the appointment of a municipal court clerk by the City Manager, and to delete processes for filling vacancies that are in conflict with state law? Summary Updates how municipal judges and court staff are appointed to match state law and current city procedures. Proposition O - Finance Shall Article VII of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that the budget adoption and amendment process and annual audit process comply with state law by deleting inconsistent requirements for publication, public hearings, and approval; provide that the budget shall be a public record; prohibit expenditures that exceed proposed revenue plus cash on hand; and provide that the adopted budget be published on the City’s website in accordance with state law? Summary State law contains very detailed procedures for notices, public hearings, and voting on annual budgets and requirements for annual audits. The current budget adoption and audit provisions do not align with state law. This proposition would align the City’s budget and audit processes with state law. Proposition P - Bonds and Indebtedness Shall Article VIII of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amend- ed to provide that the City may issue bonds or indebtedness as allowed by state law, provide the bonds or indebtedness be approved in accordance with state law, and to delete inconsistent provisions? Summary The current Home Rule Charter provisions regarding the issuance of bonds and other indebtedness do not align with current state law. This amendment clarifies that the City may issue bonds and incur debt only as allowed and approved under state law. VISIT EULESSTX.GOV/ELECTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION Proposition Q Franchises and Public Utilities Shall Article XI of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to revise the requirements for approval of franchises and adopt specific requirements for the utilization of public right of way in the City by public utilities and by licensees and permittees approved by the City Council, and confirm that the right of the City to control the use of streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, parks, public squares, and public places of the City is inalienable and subject only to valid limitations imposed by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas? Summary Updates rules for utility franchises and confirms the City’s authority to control the use of streets, parks, and public spaces, as allowed by state law. Proposition R - City Contracts Shall Article XII, Section 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to revise limitations on officers and employees having a personal interest in contracts with the City and prohibit the purchase by or sale to the City of property, goods, or services by officers and employees of the City except for specific listed purposes? Summary Revises rules limiting City officials and employees from having personal financial interests in City contracts, with limited exceptions. Proposition S - Nepotism Shall Article XII, Section 3 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to exclude previously employed officers and employees from the nepotism prohibition in a similar manner as state law? Summary Updates nepotism rules to match state law by allowing continued employment for certain previously hired employees. Proposition T - Miscellaneous Provisions Shall Article VII, Section 12 and Article XII, Sections 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to remove specific provisions relating to purchase procedures, mechanic, material or labor claims, bonds of contractors, condemnation of dangerous structures, building permits, and pools, ponds and lakes, to instead be governed by state law or City ordinance? Summary Removes outdated rules from the City Charter and allows everyday procedures like purchasing, permits, and property safety to be handled under state law or local City ordinances instead. Early voting is April 20 - 28 and Election Day is May 2.