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Applications open for Bastrop council

The Bastrop City Council will have at least one new face in May. Currently council members are, above, from left, Jimmy Crouch, Kevin Plunkett and John Kirkland; and bottom, from left, Cheryl Lee, Mayor Connie Schroeder and Mayor Pro-Tem Drusilla Rogers. Courtesy photo
The Bastrop City Council will have at least one new face in May. Currently council members are, above, from left, Jimmy Crouch, Kevin Plunkett and John Kirkland; and bottom, from left, Cheryl Lee, Mayor Connie Schroeder and Mayor Pro-Tem Drusilla Rogers. Courtesy photo

BASTROP — Residents who want to help lead their city can apply now.

Candidate packets are available to Bastrop citizens interested in running for mayor or another spot on the City Council in May’s election. Applications opened Jan. 18 and will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

The council unanimously approved calling for the city election during its Jan. 10 meeting. The city will contract with Bastrop County to provide election services.

Bastrop is a council-manager municipality where the council establishes city policy through ordinances and resolutions, while the city manager carries out policies and is responsible for city operations. The Bastrop City Council consists of the mayor and five council members. All six spots are elected at-large by all registered voters.

Mayor Connie Schroeder is serving the second of her maximum allowed terms per the city charter, leaving the upcoming mayoral election with no incumbent. Place 3, currently served by Councilmember Kevin Plunkett, will be on the ballot for a three-year term.

The city hall is located at 1311 Chestnut St. in Bastrop.


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