Update to the actions taken by City Council during a Special Meeting held Monday, February 11th. 

The City of Lewisville doubled down on NOT addressing having us VOTE for District Voting only even after LISD Board members decided to do during 25-26 election year.

 

We are going to have to make them add it because it’s what the residents want.

2025 Charter Election
Lewisville voters will return to the polls on May 3 to consider six proposed City Charter amendments in addition to three City Council seats already on the ballot.

Early voting starts April 22 and will continue through April 29. Election Day voting will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3.

Each of the six propositions came from recommendations made by the Charter Review Commission and presented to City Council in late January..

 

 

The propositions that will be on the ballot include:

 

 

Proposition A, if approved, would correct non-substantive errors such as capitalizations, punctuation and grammar; harmonize conflicting sections; and eliminate references to position titles that no longer exist.

Official Ballot Language

Should the charter be amended throughout to correct nonsubstantive errors such as capitalizations, punctuation and grammar; harmonize conflicting sections; and eliminate references to position titles that no longer exist?

 

 

Proposition B, if approved, would eliminate the reading of ordinances at open meetings on three separate days, allowing the passage of ordinances at a single City Council meeting without the need to declare an emergency.

Official Ballot Language

Should the charter be amended to eliminate the reading of ordinances at open meetings on three (3) separate days, allowing the passage of ordinances at a single meeting without the need to declare an emergency?

 

 

Proposition C, if approved, would allow the City Manager, instead of the City Council, to appoint, remove, and assign duties to the City Secretary.

Official Ballot Language

Should the charter be amended to allow the city manager, instead of the city council, to appoint, remove, and assign duties to the city secretary?
Proposition D, if approved, would require mayoral or councilmember candidates to submit a petition signed by qualified voters of the city eligible to vote for the candidate, equal in number to the number of signatures required for a candidate petition by state law (currently 27), and to eliminate the requirement for a loyalty affidavit.

Official Ballot Language

Should the charter be amended to require mayoral or councilmember candidates to submit a petition signed by qualified voters of the city eligible to vote for the candidate, equal in number to the number of signatures required for a candidate petition by state law, and to eliminate the requirement for a loyalty affidavit?
Proposition E, if approved, would increase the number of citizens serving on a charter review commission from five to seven.

Official Ballot Language

Should the charter be amended to increase the number of citizens serving on a charter review commission from five (5) to seven (7)?
Proposition F, if approved, would increase the compensation for the mayor and councilmembers from $50 for each meeting to $400 per month for the mayor and $300 per month for each councilmember.

Official Ballot Language

Should the charter be amended to increase the compensation for the mayor and councilmembers from $50.00 for each meeting to $400.00 per month for the mayor and $300.00 per month
Charter amendment elections can be held no more frequently than every two years. Lewisville’s most recent charter amendment election was held in 2021 prior to the annexation of Castle Hills.

As a resident deeply concerned about the integrity of our democracy, I bring to your attention the unjust alterations in the electoral procedure of Lewisville, Texas. In January 2024, the city administration amended the local electoral proceedings without asking the residents for their opinion. Presently, a candidate can only run for a City Council seat from their residing district while the voting is still at large. However, our community's diverse voice should be represented accurately.

Historically, at-large voting systems often suppress the votes of minority communities. In many instances, the white-voting majority outweighs the votes of color, therefore, not providing equal representation to all members of the society. Courts have also acknowledged this discrimination rooted in at-large elections. This was the same wrongful situation we successfully confronted and rectified with a legal suit, ensuring candidate representation from the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) on our school board.

The upcoming City Council election in May 2025 for multiple districts is a paramount opportunity to rectify this situation once for all. It is time that we advocate for fair and representative voting - district-only voting for City Council candidates, and at-large voting solely for the Mayoral position. Let us ensure that our elected officials represent our diverse community. Please, sign this petition to compel the city administration of Lewisville, Texas to transition to district-only voting. Join us in uplifting all voices and eliminating systemic discrimination in our democratic process.