The Athens Municipal Water Authority will hold its next election for the Board of Directors on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This election will be for three (3) Board of Directors positions.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frank LuncefordPresident
Elected
Term expires: 2024
Donald A. Foster
Vice President
Elected
Term expires: 2024
Marty Lindsey
SecretaryElectedTerm expires: 2026
Dick GrymonprezElectedTerm expires: 2024
Nick GrantAppointed
Term expires: 2026
ORDER OF ELECTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING FOR CANDIDACY
In order to gain a place on the Saturday, May 4, 2024, ballot for the Board of Directors, prospective candidates must complete the qualifications set forth in The Texas Water Code, Section 54.102:
- To be qualified to serve as a director, a person shall be at least 18 years old, a resident citizen of the State of Texas, and either own land subject to taxation in the district or be a qualified voter within the district.
FILING DATES FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES
Filing Start Date:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
5302 FM 2495
Athens, Texas 75752
Filing End Date:
Friday, February 16, 2024
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
5302 FM 2495
Athens, Texas 75752
Candidate application packets will be available here.
Resources from the Texas Ethics Commission on campaign finance practices can be found here.
2024 ELECTION CALENDAR
January 1
First day to apply for ballot by mail
January 17
First day for candidates to file applications
First day for write-in candidates to submit declaration
February 16
Last day for candidates to file applications
February 20
Last day to file as a write in candidate
April 4
Last day to register to vote
April 22
First day for early voting by personal appearance
April 23
Last day to apply for ballot by mail (must be received by this day)
April 30
Last day for early voting by personal appearance
May 4
Election day
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