May 4, 2024

Election Information

The City of Friendswood shall contract with Galveston County for election services related to its General and Special elections to be held on May 4, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of electing a Mayor, and Councilmembers Position Nos. One (1) and Three (3) and to vote for or against Proposition 1 related to the reauthorization of the City's street maintenance local sales and use tax for another four years.  The ballot language will be set forth substantially in the forms listed below: 

OFFICIAL BALLOT

Mayor

(Vote for none or one)

[ ] Candidate(s)

[ ] Candidate(s)


Councilmember, Position No. One (1)

(Vote for none or one)

[ ] Candidate(s) 

[ ] Candidate(s) 

Councilmember, Position No. Three (3)

(Vote for none or one)

[ ] Candidate(s) 

[ ] Candidate(s) 

PROPOSITION A


FOR 

AGAINST


The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of Friendswood, Texas at the rate of three-eighths (3/8) of one percent (1%) to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on the fourth anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized.


Internet Posting Requirements for the City of Friendswood, in compliance with Sections 2051.151 & 2051.152, Texas Government Code & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


All election notices are posted to the City's website and notice boards at City Hall and all formal actions related to elections are conducted and posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.


COUNCIL MEMBERS:

POSITION
ELECTION DATE
DEADLINE TO FILE
Mayor Mike Foreman
05/04/2024
02/16/2024
Councilmember Steve Rockey, Pos. 1
05/04/2024
02/16/2024
Councilmember Sally Branson, Pos. 2
05/02/2026
02/13/2026
Councilmember Trish Hanks, Pos. 3
05/04/2024
02/16/2024
Councilmember Robert Griffon, Pos. 4
05/03/2025
02/14/2025
Councilmember Joe Matranga, Pos. 5
05/02/2026
02/13/2026
Councilmember Brent Erenwert, Pos. 6
05/03/2025
02/14/2025


POLLING LOCATIONS:

The City of Friendswood is located in two counties Harris County and Galveston County.  A resident must vote in the county in which they reside.  Polling dates and times may differ by county, and polling locations are subject to change right up to Election Day.  For more information please visit the City's polling location information webpage.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The City Secretary is responsible for administering all City elections, for questions, concerns, or filings, please contact the City Secretary at the following:

  • Physical and Mailing Address: 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546
  • Phone: (281) 996-3270
  • Fax: (281) 482-1634
  • Email: citysecretary@friendswood.com