General Elections
The City Secretary’s Office is responsible for conducting municipal elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas.
The City of Sanctuary general elections are held annually on uniform dates as prescribed by the Texas Secretary of State. Items listed on general election ballots for consideration could include Council positions, Charter amendments, Capital Improvement Projects, and bond items. Election ballots may also include county, school district, and state propositions.
Council
The Sanctuary City Council is composed of a mayor and five council members, all elected at-large for two-year terms by qualified voters within the city limits of Sanctuary. The mayor and council places 2 and 4 are elected in even numbered years and council places 1, 3 and 5 are elected in odd number years (unless there are resignations in other positions).
For the May 3, 2025 Elections the following places will be up for reelection in the
City of Sanctuary:
Place 3 Cliff Scallan
2 yr term
Place 1 Alderwoman Dana Fohl
2 year term
Place 5 Alderman Robert Gunter
2 year term
Contact the City Secretary at 817-221-6016 or at [email protected] for an Application to Be On the Ballot. Or you may print the Application and Qualifications for Office from here and mail it in to:
City of Sanctuary
P.O. BOX 125, Azle Texas 76098