Tyler May 2011 City Council Candidates
District 1, Central
Incumbent Sam Mezayek
District 3, N. West
Incumbent Ralph Caraway Sr.
District 5, East
Incumbent Mark Whatley
Tyler City Council elections are held in May of each year. The election for Mayor and Council Districts 2, 4, and 6 are held on even numbered years. The election for Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 are held on odd numbered years. All candidates for Tyler City Council elections must register with the City Clerk's Office and meet the following requirements, as set forth in the City Charter:
Be a qualified voter in the City;
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Not be in arrears in the payment of taxes or any other liabilities to said City;
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Be a resident of the district from which election is sought for at least six months prior to the election;
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Continue to reside in that district while representing it.
The City Clerk's Office is located on the first floor of Tyler City Hall, 212 N. Bonner. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Mayor and Council members serve two-year terms, with a term limit of three consecutive terms. They are not paid for their service to the citizens of Tyler.
Tyler residents must be registered voters to participate in the City Council election. Voter registration is handled through the Smith County Voter Registration Office. For more information about who may vote in Texas please view A Guide to Voter Registration published by the Office of the Secretary of State, or call the Smith County Voter Registration Office at 903-590-4777.
| 2012 Election Calendar |
| First Day to file for place on ballot Feb. 4, 2012
Last Day to file for place on ballot March 5, 2012
Drawing to determine order of names on ballot March 14, 2012
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail____________March 13, 2012
Last Day to Register to Vote April 12 2012
First Day of Early Voting ______________April 30, 2012
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail May 4, 2012
(received not postmarked)
Last Day of Early Voting May 8, 2012
Election Day May 12, 2012
Canvass Election Returns____________________May 16, 2012
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| 2012 Voting Locations |
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Early Voting:
April 30 - May 8 vote from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Election Day:
Saturday May 12th
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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200 E. Ferguson, Suite 500
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