Round Rock mayor race, propositions: See what's on the ballot in the May 2 election

Check out some local races appearing on the May 2 ballot in Round Rock, and learn more about candidates and propositions on the ballot.

What you need to know

This election features a local race for Round Rock's mayor seat and two propositions related to electronic billboards and fire department staffing.

Round Rock Mayor

• Craig Morgan
• Kelly Hall

What else?

Hall was determined to be ineligible for the mayoral race in April by the city of Round Rock, based on residency requirements. However, his name will still remain on the ballot. Should Hall receive enough votes to the win the election, a special election would be called, city staff said.

To learn more about the candidates, read Community Impact's recent Q&A.

Proposition A

• Shall the home rule charter of the City of Round Rock, Texas, be amended to add Section 14.16 to Article 14 to allow up to twelve (12) privately owned, operated, and funded freestanding off-premise double-faced electronic message centers located on private property adjacent to Interstate Highway 35 and State Highway 45 within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; require priority public safety messaging; and limit regulation of location, size, and spacing to standards adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation?

Proposition B

• Shall the home rule charter of the City of Round Rock, Texas, be amended to add Article XVI to require the City of Round Rock Fire Department to implement the NFPA 1710 minimum staffing levels and performance objectives for alarm answering, alarm processing, turnout, and travel times; require phased deadlines between 2027 and 2037 for compliance; require a biennial analysis for compliance to be conducted by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); and require the waiver of sovereign immunity by the city for any enforcement suits for non-compliance?

Read more about the propositions and their anticipated financial impact if approved.

Where to vote

Travis and Williamson County voters will be able to vote at any polling center within their bounds, as previously reported by Community Impact. A map of polling locations is available at www.votetravis.gov and www.wilcotx.gov/elections.