2021 Special Election Application Packet
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2021 SPECIAL ELECTION APPLICATION PACKET Table of Contents SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION & CALENDAR Letter to Potential Candidates ............................................................................................................. 1.0 2021 Election Calendar (as provided by the Texas Secretary of State's Office) .................................. 1.1 Required Forms .................................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notice of Drawing for Order of Candidates' Names on Ballot ............................................................. 1.3 SECTION 2 - FILING FOR OFFICE City of Watauga Council Qualifications and Eligibility for Office ......................................................... 2.0 Authorization to Release Personal Email Address ............................................................................... 2.1 Texas Election Code Chapter 258 Fair Campaign Practices.................................................................. 2.2 TEC First Steps for Candidates Running for a City Office......... ................................................................... 2.3 Dear Candidate, Thank you forsubmitting an Application for a Place on the Special Election Ballot. The followingforms are necessary for your campaign as a Watauga City Council Candidate and have been provided for you in your Candidate Packet. Additional forms may become necessary depending on the circumstances of your campaign (i.e. changing the appointment of your campaign treasurer or correction affidavits, etc.). Form# and Rev. #of Form Title Source* Due Date Date Pgs. C/OH Candidate/Officeholder TEC Submit form C/OH (8/17/2020) 3 Campaign Finance along with the Report appropriate schedule Al - Monetary Political at the following Contributions times: A2- Non-Monetary (In-Kind) Political Semiannually Contributions (1/15/21 & 7/15/21) B-Pledged Contributions Pre-Election Report 1 E- Loans (30th day before Fl - Political election, 4/1/21) Expenditures Made from Political Pre-Election Report 2 Contributions (8th day before F2 - Unpaid Incurred election, 4/23/21) Obligations F3 - Purchase of Exceeded $500 limit Investments Made report (for expenses from Political or contributions) Schedule A-B, E- Contributions I, K, T, C/OH-FR 14 F4 - Expenditures 15th Day After (9/26/2019) Made by Credit Card Campaign Treasurer G -Political Appointment Report Expenditures Made (Officeholders only) from Personal Funds H -Payment Made Final Report .from Political Contributions to a Any other event Business of C/OH determined I - Non-Political necessary by the TEC Expenditures Made from Political Contributions K- Interest, Credits, Gains, Refunds, and Contributions Returned to Filer T- In-Kind Contributions or Page 1 of 2 Form# and Rev. #of Form Title Source* Due Date Date Pgs. Political Expenditures forTravel Outside of Texas C/OH-FR- Candidate/Officeholder Report: Designation of Final Report *SOS - Texas Secretary of State; TEC - Texas Ethics Commission City of Watauga Council Candidates are considered 'local filers' and therefore all forms are to be filed with the City Secretary at 7105 Whitley Rd., Watauga, TX 76148. No formsare required to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. However, if you would prefer to complete the forms electronically, you may access the formsat the following sites and then print them for filing with the City Secretary: • All other Filing Forms https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/coh/cohfrm.php (See specific form number to locate) Please note that once these forms are filed with the City Secretary, they become subject to the Public Information Act. All of the information on these forms is available to the public and/or media upon request. If you have any questions about the forms or need additional copies, please contact the City Secretary at 817-514-5800 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Andrea Gardner, City Manager/City Secretary Page 2 of 2 --T E A s- ''A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE" February 22, 2021 TO: Candidates for City Council FROM: Andrea Gardner, City Manager/City Secretary SUBJECT: May 1, 2021 Special Election Thank you for your interest in becoming a candidate for the City of Watauga City Council. This year in the City's Special Election, one citizen will be elected at large to serve a unexpired term as a Councilmember for Place 1. The position is current vacant as declared by the Watauga City Council on February 8, 2021. The unexpired term of office will be from May 2021 to May 2022. Key dates to calendar for the Special Election scheduled for May 1, 2021 are: Dav of Week Date Event Tuesday February 9, 2021, 8:00 a.m. First Day of Filing Period for a Place on the Special Election Ballot Monday March 1, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Last Day of Filing Period for a Place on the Special Election Ballot Friday March 5, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Last Day a Candidate May Withdraw from the Special Election to Fill an Unexpired Term for Place 1 Tuesday March 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m. Ballot Drawing Will Be Held for Special Election Place 1 Tuesday March 2, 2021, 12:00 p.m. List of Candidates in ballot order due to Tarrant Countv Elections Due to COVID-19, the Texas Secretary of State's Office revised its legal interpretation of the general requirements for a candidate's "Application for a Place on the Ballot" to allow for said applications to be filed by email or fax. Your candidacy entails many obligations. The most important obligation is to comply with all federal statutes, state statutes and local ordinances pertaining to elections and candidacies. As you begin your campaign, it will be your responsibility to take the time to become familiar with the laws applicable to campaigns for elective office. Candidates may expect the City Secretary to answer general questions regarding due dates for reports and filings. However, the duty of a City Secretary is specifically limited by law to the accepting and filing of various applications/affidavits/statements and notating the date and time of all filings. City staff should not be expected to judge or comment on the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed. These documents are public record and are open for public inspection. We will do everything possible City of Watauga• 7105 Whitley Road • Watauga, Texas 76148 • (817) 514-5800 • Fax (817) 514-5725 - .df!ftf/tJ;r T S -- "A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE" to assist you with questions that may arise during your campaign; however, we cannot offer legal advice or opinion. Any legal questions you may have will be best answered by the Secretary of State's Office in Austin or the Texas Ethics Commission in Austin. For your convenience, the Texas Election Code and the Local Government Code may be viewed at http://www.statutes/leg is. state. tx. us. Included in this packet is a calendar of events and deadlines, customary forms and general information needed to begin your campaign. I hope this is helpful to you during your candidacy; however, be advised that this packet includes only a small portion of the regulations that relate to Municipal Elections, Candidates, and/or Officeholders. It is the responsibility of each candidate to obtain any necessary information regarding Texas Election Laws and to abide by those laws. Additional information may be obtained from the Secretary of State's Officeand the Texas Ethics Commission. Please verify either with my office or the agencies listed below, that you have the most current information and forms. Secretary of State Texas Ethics Commission PO Box 12060 PO Box 12070 Austin, TX 78711-2060 Austin, TX 78711-2070 1(800) 252-8683 1 (800) 325-8506 http://www.sos.state.tx.us http://www.ethics.state.tx.us If I can be of furtherassistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me at 817-514-5800 or [email protected]. Good luck on your campaign! Regards, Andrea Gardner City Manager/City Secretary City of Watauga· 7105 Whitley Road • Watauga, Texas 76148 • (817) 514-5800 • Fax (817) 514-5725 TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE Important Dates for 2021 • Monday, December 14, 2020 - Deadline to post Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot. • Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - First day to file an application for a place on the ballot or a declaration of write-in candidacy for general elections occurring May 1, 2021. • Friday, February 12, 2021 - Last Day to Order a General Election for May 1, 2021. - Last Day to file for a place on the ballot as regular candidate • Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - Last Day to File for a place on the ballot as a write-in candidate for the general election • Thursday, April 1, 2021 - Last Day to Register to Vote for the May 1, 2021 Uniform Election date. • Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - Last Day to Apply for a Ballot By Mail (received, not postmarked) • Monday, April 19, 2021-Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - Early Voting by Personal Appearance • Saturday, May 1, 2021 - Election Day! 12/2/2020 Texas Secretary of State 2 2-22 Prescribed by Secretary of State Section 141.031, Chapters 143 and 144, Texas Election Code 1/2017 ALL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED UNLESS INDICATED OPTIONAL APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT TO: City Secretary/Secretary of Board I request that my name be placed on the above-named official ballot as a candidate for the office indicated below. OFFICE SOUGHT (Include any place number or other distinguishing number, if any.) FULL NAME (First, Middle, Last) PRINT NAME AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT1 PERMANENT RESIDENCE ADDRESS (Do not include a P.O. Box or Rural PUBLIC