HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24617: CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-2029 TERM P. R. No. 24617
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-
2029 TERM
WHEREAS, the terms of two (2) of the Board members of the Orange County
Appraisal District expire December 31, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, based on 2024 Tax Levies, the City Council has 57 votes allocated; and,
WHEREAS, the Council can cast all of its 57 votes for one candidate or distribute
them among the other candidates; and,
WHEREAS, the following individuals are candidates for the board of directors:
• Karen Fisher
• Maquettia Ledet
• Philip Welch
WHEREAS, the deadline for casting votes by written resolution is on or before
December 15, 2025, the official ballot is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, once the members are appointed, they will determine the members
that will serve a three-year term for 2026-2029.
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 this Resolution to the Orange
County Appraisal District, as delineated herein with the applicable votes and shall send a
certified copy of this Resolution to the District:
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CANDIDATES: VOTES:
Karen Fisher
Maquettia Ledet
Philip Welch
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D.,
2025, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
Charlotte M. Moses
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron B on,
City yer
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Board of Directors
ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT Karen Fisher,Chair
_ E COj Philip Welch,Vice Chair
Dale Parish,Secretary
p4t(�Pa'- �,�' 9157 IH 10 East • PO Box 457 Andrew Haeggquist,Member
�r� Wayne Sparrow,Member
y `Oa, s Orange,Texas 77630 Ronnie Crockett,Memberw%>> �' 409-745-4777 • 409-745-4112 Fax
.� � Guilin Smith,Member
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Scott W.Overton,Chief Appraiser
October 16, 2025
City of Port Arthur
City Manager
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed are the resolution and ballot for your entity to cast votes for the Orange County
Appraisal District Board of Directors. Please complete your vote by written resolution and
submit both the resolution and the official ballot no later than December 15, 2025.
Sincerely,
Scott W. Overton
Chief Appraiser
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2026 OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Number of Votes : 57
Election of Two (2) members for
The Orange County Appraisal District
Board of Directors
Term of office: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029
CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTORS : VOTES:
KAREN FISHER (term expires 12/31/2025)
MAQUETTIA LEDET
PHILIP WELCH (term expires 12/31/2025)
TOTAL VOTES: