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7525 Sweetgum Road, Beaumont, Texas 77713, United States
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Election Information
When are elections held to elect the Mayor and members of City Council?
The City of Bevil Oaks conducts its General Election every year in November. Each term is held for 2 years, with each Ward having someone up for election every year.
Which City Council offices are up for election?
For the year 2023, 3 Council positions and the Mayor position are up for election. Those positions are currently held by the following:
Ward 1: Bud Merendino
Ward 2: Keith Currie
Ward 3: Doug Mullins
Mayor: Cheri Mitchell
All positions listed above will be full term and will not expire until 2025.
** There will not be an election this year due to all candidates running unopposed, the candidates that ran for the above positions, will automatically hold the position once sworn in at the Council meeting in November.**
Ward 1: Bud Merendino
Ward 2: Lonnie Clayton
Ward 3: Jeff Thibodeaux
Mayor: Cheri Mitchell
Who is currently in office?
Mayor: Cheri Mitchell
Ward 1: Gary Watson
Ward 1: Bud Merendino
Ward 2: Keith Currie
Ward 2: Doug Emmons
Ward 3: Doug Mullins
Ward 3: Jim Wright
What are the qualifications to run for Municipal Office?
Mayor:
* Residence - 1 year in state prior to the filing deadline; 1 year in the City of Bevil Oaks prior to the first day of applications for ballots to be accepted.
* Age - 18 years old or older
* Must be a registered voter at the time of the beginning date for filing for application.
City Council:
* Residence - 1 year in state prior to filing deadline; 6 months in the City of Bevil Oaks (or ward) prior to filing deadline (Texas Elec. Code, Section 141.001(a); Brown v. Patterson, 609 SW 2nd 287
* Age - 18 years old or older
* Must be a registered voter at the time of the beginning date for filing for application.
Does the Mayor or City Council receive a salary?
NO. At the present time, no Mayor nor City Council Member receive any type of salary or compensation.
How do I apply for Municipal Office?
In order to have your name appear on the ballot, an individual is required to submit an Application for a Place on the Ballot. Note, that a candidate may announce his/her intention to run for Municipal Office at any time. However, he/she cannot file an Application until the designated filing period.
City Hall is located at:
7525 Sweetgum Road
Beaumont, TX 77713
409.753.1475