The filing period to appear on the ballot for Friendswood City Council ended Feb. 14 and three candidates have filed.

On May 3, the city of Friendswood will hold a general election, including ballot items to elect candidates for Friendswood City Council positions 4 and 6.

What you need to know

On Jan. 6, Friendswood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to hold the general election May 3.

The following candidates applied to run:


Friendswood City Council, Position 4
  • Robert J. Griffon, incubent
Friendswood City Council, Position 6
  • Tom Hinckley
  • Michael P. Ross
What else?

City Council positions 4 and 6 are currently held by Robert J. Griffon and Brent Erenwert, respectively.

Griffon was first elected in 2018 and Erenwet was elected in 2019. Both Griffon and Erenwert were elected again in 2022 for their respective terms, which end in May.