For the upcoming May 1 general election, the city of West University Place has two candidates running for mayor and 10 candidates running for four City Council positions, according to filings with the city secretary.
Feb. 12 was the last day for candidates to file for a place on the ballot.
West University Place voters may vote for no more than one candidate for mayor and no more than four candidates for council member, City Secretary Thelma Gilliam said. The mayor will be selected based on who receives the greatest number of votes. For City Council, the top four vote-getters will be elected as council members. The city will not hold a runoff election.
Under the West University Place city charter, no person can serve as mayor or council member for more than three two-year successive terms.
