City Council
City Council
If you are interested in serving as a city council member, please get in touch with City Hall for specific information.
The notice of election due dates will be posted in December on the city's website and on the public bulletin board at City Hall.
General Elections are held on the first Saturday in May.
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Group Members
Mayor
Tony McKnight
Term 2021-2026
Mayor Protem
Gordon Cole
Term 2021-2027
Councilmember
Billie Petty
Term 2010-2026
Councilmember
Eva Alexander
Term 2021-2027
Councilmember
Vacant Seat
Term 2023-2027
Councilmember
Robert Kalka
Term 2010-2026
Related Documents
- Election
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can run for a Mayor/Councilmember seat?
To run for office in a general law city in Texas, you must, among other requirements:
• be a citizen of the United States; and
• be at least 18 years old on the date of the election; and
• have lived in the State of Texas for at least 12 consecutive months before the filing date for the election, and live in the city limits of Wells, Texas for at least 6 months before the filing date for the election.
• be registered to vote in Cherokee County for at least 12 consecutive months before the filing date for the election ; and
• never been convicted of a felony.
Certain offices and certain city types have additional requirements in state law, so you should be sure to check with both the city and the Texas Secretary of State’s Elections Division to ensure that you are eligible. A home rule city may set different requirements in its charter, so check with your city clerk or secretary on whether additional or different requirements apply. The Texas Secretary of State website is at www.sos.state.tx.us.
Do I have to register to vote in Cherokee County?
Yes, once you move to a new county you must do a change of address with your local election office. You may pick up a registration card at city hall, visit your local election office at http://www.co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/othercountyoffices/elections.html
or registered online at https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/vrapp/index.asp
Where do the residence in Wells (PCT 2) vote?
Early Elections are held at The River Church 595 S. Marcus Alto, Texas 75925
General Elections are held on elections day at First Baptist CHurcj 629 Rusk Ave. Wells, Texas 75976
City Elections are held on election day at Wells ISD Cafeteria 100 Bonita Wells, Texas 75976
Contact Info
Tony McKnight
Mayor
(936) 867-4615
cityofwells75976@gmail.com