The city of Sugar Land's City Council voted to cancel the May 9 local election since the four positions up for election—single-member districts 1, 2, 3 and 4—were all uncontested.

At its March 17 meeting, City Council voted unanimously to cancel the local election and declared the election for the four incumbents who occupy the single-member districts.

By canceling the election, the city is saving an estimated $32,000, Deputy City Secretary Robin Hicks said. Steve Porter, Bridget Yeung, Amy Mitchell and Harish Jajoo will retain their seats as City Council members for Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively.

Under the Sugar Land Charter, the mayor and council members can serve up to four consecutive two-year terms. The mayor and at-large positions are elected in even-numbered years, and district positions are elected in odd-numbered years. City Council consists of a mayor and six council members.