Municipal Election Chapter Changes

At a glance

• What: Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections chapter of the City Code.
• Where it stands: First reading approved 9-0 on August 25, 2026. A final reading is still needed.
• Related: Tarrant County Polling Places Resolution.

Details

• Changes: Section 2.05 (time for filing application) amended and Section 2.06 (special election filing period for application) repealed; Section 3.03 (optical scanner) amended; Sections 4.02 (place for holding election) and 4.04 (temporary signs near polling places) amended; Section 4.06 (where to vote) repealed.
• Jay Warren, Director of Communication and Legislative Affairs, presented the ordinance.
• Motion by Galante, seconded by Gonzalez; 9 ayes, 0 nays.

Sources

• Minutes, August 25, 2026 evening meeting: https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=5530

Log

2026-08-25 - City Council

First reading approved 9-0.