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RESOLUTION NO. R2025-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, CASTING ITS BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION OF
UP TO TWO CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
GALVESTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS,the Chief Appraiser of the Galveston Central Appraisal District has delivered
to the Mayor of the City of Friendswood the names of those persons duly nominated as candidates
to serve on the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District consists of
nine (9)total members, comprised of the following:
➢ five(5)appointed members who serve staggered terms,beginning January 1,2025,
➢ three(3) elected members,and
➢ the Tax-Assessor Collector, as an ex officio member; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is a voting unit entitled to vote for up to two (2)
candidates from a ballot submitted by the Galveston Central Appraisal District, if so desired; and
WHEREAS,the City deems it appropriate and in the public interest to cast its votes for the
candidates)of its choice to fill such positions;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this resolution be,
and they are hereby adopted, ratified, and confirmed.
Section 2. That the City of Friendswood hereby casts its 129 votes for the following
individual(s)to fill positions on the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District:
Nominee Votes Cast
Collins,Robin
Doyle, Matt 65
Farmer, Thomas E. 64
Ross, James
TOTAL 129
Section 3. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to deliver or
cause to be delivered a certified copy of this resolution along with the ballot, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit"A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes, to the Chief Appraiser
of the Galveston Central Appraisal District on or before December 14, 2025.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Friendswood.
INTRODUCED,READ AND PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Friendswood on this the 1st day of December, 2025.
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KAREN L. HORNER, City Attorney
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Exhibit "A"
GALVESTON CENTRAL -ALVESTO N APPRAISAL DISTRICT
A Apnra sc-, io i Mr nney F4 Z'
2026
Board of Directors Election
BALLOT
Number of Votes Taxing Voting Unit:
Unit is Eligible to Cast:
129 City of Friendswood
CANDIDATES VOTES
Collins, Robin
Doyle, Matt 65
Farmer, Thomas 64
Ross James
• RESOLUTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS BALLOT
. DEADLINE: by December 74111, 2025
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