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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24446: NOMINATING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-2029 TERM P.R. No. 24446 08/25/2025 gt RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER AND/OR MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-2029 TERM WHEREAS, the terms of two (2) of the current Board members of the Jefferson Central Appraisal District expire December 31, 2025, Lauren Williams Mason and Eugene Landry, as delineated in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, this election applies to the 2026-2029 term of office; and WHEREAS, the current members of the board are Vernon Durden (Elected Member), Michael Gallagher (Elected Member) Tim Funchess, Euguene Landry, Kenneth Marks, Lauren Mason, Robert Thewman, Larry Weston (Elected Member) and Kate Carroll, Tax Assessor-Collector; and WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is entitled to submit a name and/or names for nomination to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the procedure for nominations to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors must be done by Resolution adopted by the governing body and filed with the Chief Appraiser, prior to October 15, 2024; and WHEREAS, before October 30, 2025, the Chief Appraiser will submit to each entity entitled to vote a ballot listing all of the nominees; and 4 s.pr24446 WHEREAS, each entity will then cast its votes, again by resolution adopted by the governing body, and submit the resolution to the Chief Appraiser before December 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interests of the citizens of Port Arthur to submit a name for nomination to the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Central Appraisal District. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Secretary shall submit the name for nomination to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District, as delineated herein, and shall send a certified copy of this resolution to the District no later than October 15, as follows: CANDIDATE(S): Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of September, A.D., 2025 at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES: s.pr24446 Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney ROVED OR ADMIN RATION: 44,G clj 701 Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager(oh bchajf 6-d) s.pr24446 EXHIBIT "A" s.pr24446 JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT Voting Allocation for 2026-2029 Board of Directors (2 members) Based on 2024 Tax Levies % of Total 2024 Tax Levy # of Votes % of Votes Drainage District#6 $25,186,214.00 3.69% 74 3.70% Drainage District#7* $43,637,704.00 6.40% 128 6.40% Navigation and Waterways Dist $28,403,511.00 4.17% 83 4.15% Port of Beaumont $9,442,600.00 1.38% 28 1.40% Port of Port Arthur $14,157,017.00 2.08% 42 2.10% Port of Sabine Pass $1,401,863.00 0.21% 4 0.20% Trinity Bay Conservation Dist $22,870.84 0.00% 0 0.00% WCID #10 $1,227,710.00 0.18% 4 0.20% SUBTOTAL C & R DISTRICTS: $123,479,489.84 18.11% 363 Jefferson County* $113,828,223.00 16.69% 334 16.70% Beaumont ISD $131,818,964.00 19.33% 387 19.35% Hamshire-Fannett ISD $10,011,555.00 1.47% 29 1.45% Hardin Jefferson ISD $7,273,545.00 1.07% 21 1.05% Nederland ISD* $35,392,347.00 5.19% 104 5.20% Port Arthur ISD* $85,027,372.00 12.47% 250 12.50% Port Neches-Groves ISD* $36,893,549.00 5.41% 108 5.40% Sabine Pass ISD $15,384,707.00 2.26% 45 2.25% City of Beaumont* $72,283,968.00 10.60% 212 10.60% City of Bevil Oaks $119,765.00 0.02% 0 0.00% City of Groves $7,567,635.97 1.11% 22 1.10% City of Nederland $7,438,546.30 1.09% 22 1.10% City of Port Arthur $25,587,092.00 3.75% 75 3.75% City of Port Neches $9,644,197.00 1.41% 28 1.40% City of Taylor Landing $65,806.64 0.01% 0 0.00% SUBTOTALS: $558,337,272.91 81.89% 1,637 TOTALS: $681,816,762.75 100.00% 2,000 *Entity has 5%of more of voting allocation and is required to vote at 1st or 2nd open meeting of governing body and submit votes by resolution to District no later than 3rd day after the resolution is adopted. ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Calendar of Events as Revised by HB 988 (2021 session) Before October 1 Chief Appraiser calculates votes each entity is entitled to and delivers written notice to each taxing entity(with exception of conservation and reclamation districts). Before October 15 By resolution adopted by the governing body, each entity submits nomination to the Chief Appraiser(with exception of conservation and reclamation districts). An entity may submit a nomination for each of the five positions on the Board. Before October 30 Chief Appraiser prepares a ballot of candidates whose names were timely submitted and delivers a copy to the presiding officer of each entity entitled to vote. Any entity with at least 5% of the total votes must cast votes at the first or second open meeting held after chief appraiser delivers ballot and must submit resolution no later than third day after adoption. Before December 15 Each entity determines its vote by resolution and submits it to the Chief Appraiser. An entity may cast all its votes for one candidate or distribute them among candidates. Before December 31 Chief Appraiser counts the votes, declares the five candidates who receive the largest vote totals as the winners, and submits the results to the taxing entities and the candidates Should any deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is extended to the next regular business day. Revisions to Section 6.03 of the Property Tax Code no longer allow the Chief Appraiser to grant an extension for submitting nominees or casting votes. Outlook [NON-CoPA] Board of Directors Election From Pam Barton <pbarton@jcad.org> Date Mon 8/18/2025 11:55 AM To Jeffbranick@jeffersoncountytx.gov <Jeff.branick@jeffersoncountytx.gov>; BISD Shannon Allen (spier@bmtisd.com <spier@bmtisd.com>;Tisha Smith <tsmith@bmtisd.com>; Dwaine Augustine <daugustine@hfhorns.net>; HJISD Brad McEachern HJISD (bradmceachern@hjisd.net) <bradmceachern@hjisd.net>; skieschnick@nederlandisd.org <skieschnick@nederlandisd.org>; PAISD Porterie Mark(mporterie@paisd.org) <mporterie@paisd.org>; PAISD <sondradavis@paisd.org>; PNGISD Dr. Mike Gonzales <mgonzales@pngisd.org>; SPISD Kristi Heid <kheid@sabinepass.net>; City of Beaumont Kenneth.Williams@beaumonttexas.gov <Kenneth.Williams@beaumonttexas.gov>; kcarruth@cigrovestx.com <kcarruth@cigrovestx.com>; City of Nederland Christopher Duque <cduque@ci.nederland.tx.us>; Ron Burton <ron.burton@portarthurtx.gov>; Gwen Thibodeaux <gwen.thibodeaux@portarthurtx.gov>; City of PN, Andre Wimer(awimer@ci.port-neches.tx.us) <awimer@ci.port-neches.tx.us>; City of Taylor Landing Phil Owens (phil.owens5l @yahoo.com) <phil.owens5l @yahoo.com> J 2 attachments(200 KB) BOD VOTES 2026-2029.pdf;Calendar.pdf; The below is being mailed as a letter from the Chief Appraiser to the head of your governing body today: In accordance with Section 6.03(e) of the Property Tax Code, attached please find the voting entitlement for each taxing unit that is entitled to vote for the Board of Directors. This election applies to the 2026- 2029 term. Due to the implementation of staggered terms, only two of the five positions on the Board of Directors are up for election this term. If your entity would like to submit nominations for the Board of Directors, you must do so by resolution adopted by your governing body and file it with me prior to October 15. Before October 30, I will submit a ballot listing all of the nominees. Each entity will then cast its votes, again by resolution adopted by the governing body, and submit the resolution to me before December 15. Please be aware that new legislation added in 2021 requires any entity with at least 5 percent of the total votes to cast their votes at the first or second open meeting held after the ballot is submitted to you. Further, these entities must submit the resolution casting their votes to me no later than the third day after your governing body takes action. The conservation and reclamation districts nominated Mary Wycoff for the 2026-2029 term of office. Mrs. Wycoff's name will be placed on the ballot along with the nominees submitted by the County, cities, and school districts. In the main election, the nominee who receives the majority of the votes cast by the conservation and reclamation districts will receive all of the votes cast by the special districts. I have enclosed a copy of the calendar of events for the election of the Board of Directors. Please be aware that extensions for submitting your nominees and casting your votes cannot be granted. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Pamela Barton, RPA Administrative Assistant Jefferson Central Appraisal District 409-840-9944 cc ��ONCE ti r� �AISALDt$ . • a Outlook [NON-CoPA] RE: Board of Directors Election From Pam Barton <pbarton@jcad.org> Date Mon 8/25/2025 9:19 AM To Gwen Thibodeaux <gwen.thibodeaux@portarthurtx.gov> The terms for Lauren Williams Mason and Eugene Landry expire at the end of this year. Please let me know if you need anything. Pamela Barton, RPA Administrative Assistant Jefferson Central Appraisal District 409-840-9944 // ��SON CEO? ti 0AL D1.,_ From: Gwen Thibodeaux<gwen.thibodeaux@portarthurtx.gov> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2025 9:12 AM To: Pam Barton <pbarton@jcad.org> Subject: Board of Directors Election Pam: Could you tell me the two board members that are up? Gwen - 00 Ilk GWEN THIBODEAUX Sr. Legal Assistant gwen.thibodeaux@portarthurtx.gov 409.983.8132 LAW DEPARTMENT www.portarthurtx.gov This is not an open record. 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