Description
West Columbia is governed by a Mayor and City Council who are elected by the people of the City of West Columbia. The Mayor and City Council acting together are the Governing Body. All Governing Body members serve two-year terms. The Governing Body, being the elected representative of the people, adopts all ordinances and resolutions and determines the general goals and policies.
Elections
City Council positions are for two-year terms. Candidates must be 18 yrs. of age, have resided a minimum of 1 year in the state and 6 months in the City of West Columbia, Texas for Alderman or 1 year for Mayor and be a registered voter in Brazoria County by the filing deadline. More information is available in the candidate’s packet available at City Hall, 512 E. Brazos Avenue, West Columbia, Texas.
Elections are held in May of each year.
Election Day is May 2, 2020.
Notice of Deadline for Filing Application for Place on Ballot
First day to file for a place on the 2020 General Election ballot is Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Last day to file for a place on the 2020 General Election ballot is Friday, February 14, 2020.
Filings to date, as of JANUARY 22, 2020:
Mayor: Laurie Beal Kincannon, Incumbent - FILED: LAURIE BEAL KINCANNON
Alderman Pos. 2: Charley Tindol, Incumbent - FILED: CHARLEY TINDOL
Alderman Pos. 5: Dietrich von Biedenfeld, Incumbent - FILED: DIETRICH von BIEDENFELD