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Election
City of Newton Election
The City of Newton will hold an election, Sat. May 4th, 2024
from 7 am to 7 pm
in order to elect
3 Council Members.
Voting will take place at City Hall Council Chambers
101 W. North St
Newton, Texas
Early Voting will be held
April 22nd- April 30th
Monday-Friday
8am-4:30 pm
at City Hall
101 W. North St.
Newton, Texas.
MUST BRING IN VALID IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE
Must Be Registered to Vote in Newton Co.
Must live within the City Limits
The City of Newton will hold an election, Sat. May 4th, 2024
from 7 am to 7 pm
in order to elect
3 Council Members.
Voting will take place at City Hall Council Chambers
101 W. North St
Newton, Texas
Early Voting will be held
April 22nd- April 30th
Monday-Friday
8am-4:30 pm
at City Hall
101 W. North St.
Newton, Texas.
MUST BRING IN VALID IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE
Must Be Registered to Vote in Newton Co.
Must live within the City Limits
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Election
Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
| Mailing Address of Political Subdivision: Direccion Postal de Subdivision Politica: |
Telephone Number Mu,erp de Telefono: |
E-Mail Direccion de Correo Electronico: |
| 101 W. North St., Newton, Texas | 409-379-5061 | molly@newtontexas.org |
| Elected Officers of Political Subdivision Oficiales Electos de la Subdivision Politica |
Year Elected Officer's Term Expires Ano en que Expira el Mandato del Oficial Electo |
| John Pollock-Mayor | Elected 2023/ Expires 2025 |
| John Jefferson-Councilman | Elected 2022/Expires 2024 |
| Joni Miller-Councilwoman | Elected 2022/Expires 2024 |
| James Bean-Councilman | Elected 2022-Expires 2024 |
| Tommy Westbrook-Councilman | Elected 2023-Expires 2025 |
| Joe Miller-Councilman | Elected 2023-Expires 2025 |
| Date of Next Officer Election Fecha de la Proxima Eleccion de Oficial |
Location of Next Officer Election Ubicacion de la Proxima Eleccion de Oficial |
| May 4, 2024 | 101 W. North St., Newton, Texas |
| Candidate Eligibility Requirements Requisitos de Elegibilidad del Candidato |
Deadline to File Candidate Application Fecha Limite Para Presentar la Solicitud de Candidato |
| Must live in the City limits Must be a registered voter in Newton, County |
Feb. 16, 2024 |
Election
NOTICE OF ADDRESS FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
Notice is hereby given that applications for a place on the City Council Ballot may be filed in person at the following
address until 4:30 pm on Feb. 16, 2024
Address
101 W. North St
Newton, Texas 75966
Molly Will
Dec. 18th, 2023
AVISO DEL LUGAR DONDE SE REGISTRARAN SOLICITUDES
Address
101 W. North St
Newton, Texas 75966
Notice is hereby given that applications for a place on the City Council Ballot may be filed in person at the following
address until 4:30 pm on Feb. 16, 2024
Address
101 W. North St
Newton, Texas 75966
Molly Will
Dec. 18th, 2023
AVISO DEL LUGAR DONDE SE REGISTRARAN SOLICITUDES
Por la presente se notifica que las solicitudes para un lugar en la boleta del Concejo Municipal
podrán presentarse personalmente en la siguiente dirección hasta las 4:30 pm del 16 de febrero de 2024.
Address
101 W. North St
Newton, Texas 75966
Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning Aug 21, 2023
DECLARATION OF DISASTER AND ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING FOR CITY OF NEWTON
WHEREAS, on August 14th,2023 Governor Abbott issued a State Disaster Declaration for wildfire activity in 191 counties, including Newton County.
WHEREAS, the City of Newton is currently threatened by high or extreme wildland fire hazard. This threat is caused by abundant fuel and extreme dry conditions across the State in Newton County, and;
WHEREAS, the Keetch-Byram Drought index for City of Newton is greater than 750, and;
WHEREAS, the Keetch-Byram Drought index for City of Newton is greater than 750, and;
WHEREAS, extraordinary measures must be taken to protect life and/or property;
NOW THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN THE NEWTON COUNTY JUDGE BY SECTION 418.108 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, I DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE EXISTENCE OF SUCH DISASTER AND DIRECT THAT ALL NECESSARY MEASURES BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE SATE OF TEXAS BE IMPLEMENTED TO MEET THAT DISASTER:
1.That local state of disaster is hereby proclaimed for the City of Newton pursuant to section 108(a) of the Texas Government Code.
2.Pursuant to section 108(b) of the Government Code, this Declaration of a local state disaster shall continue for seven (7) days unless extended by the City Council and then for so long as such conditions exists with the exception granted to fireworks under Section
108.108 (I) of the Government Code.
3.Pursuant to section 418.108 (c) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed with the City Secretary of the City of
4.Pursuant to section 108 (d) of the Government Code, the Declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City of Newton Emergency Management Plan.
5.The purpose of this order is the mitigation of the hazard posed by wildfires by curtailing the practice of outdoor burning, which purpose is to be taken into account in any enforcement based upon this order.
Be it therefore ordered that the following emergency regulations are hereby established for all unincorporated areas of the City of Newton, Texas in accordance with section 418.108 (h) (1) of the Government Code.
· Action Prohibited:
· A person violated this Order if they burn any combustible material outside or orders such
· A person violated this Order if they engage in any activity outdoors, which could allow flames or sparks that could result in a fire or orders such activities by others.
· This order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental
· In accordance with Local government Code section 081(h), a violation of this order is a crass C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
BE IT ALSO ORDERED that this order may be enforced by any duly commissioned peace officer and that the venue for prosecution of this order will be Municipal Court, City of Newton, Texas
This declaration and Order shall take effect Immediately from and after it's issuance and continue for a period of seven (7) days unless extended by the City Council,
DECLARATION AND ORDERED THIS 21st DAY OF August 2023.
Mayor, John Pollock
City Secretary, Molly Will