On the May ballot, Boerne voters will consider four city charter amendments.

If passed, the proposed amendments would alter parts of the Boerne City Charter, mainly adjusting council term limits and clarifying city procedures.

The overview

On Jan. 28, the Boerne City Council voted 5-0 to approve the placement of the amendments on the May ballot.

A summary of the proposed amendments to the charter include:
  • Proposition A: Increase City Council members and mayor term from two to three years.
  • Proposition B: Remove language in the charter about other elected officials in the city, as there are no other elected positions other than City Council.
  • Proposition C: Change the procedure for filling City Council vacancies to match other cities with three-year terms, as opposed to the current two-year terms, requiring that City Council appoint a council member if a vacancy occurs in a position with less than 12 months remaining.
  • Proposition D: Require a review of the city charter every 10 years, reviewed and approved by the voters.
The discussion


At the Jan. 14 council meeting, Mayor Frank Richie said he brought the idea for the propositions forward because of the impact constantly running for elections is a strain on officials and isn’t conducive for continuity.

“Asking any city servant to have to spend the time and energy every two years is kind of taxing,” Richie said. “And I think it takes us some time to get our feet wet and know what is going on.”

Other details

Early voting will start April 21 and end April 29. Election Day will take place May 3, according to city documents.


Council also approved early voting and election day polling locations, which are listed as follows:

Early voting:
  • Kendall County Courthouse Annex at 221 Fawn Valley Drive, Ste. 100, Boerne
  • Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department at 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road, Fair Oaks Ranch
Election day:
  • Boerne City Hall at 447 N. Main St., Boerne
  • Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department at 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road, Fair Oaks Ranch
What’s next?

Voters can review the wording of the amendments as they will appear on their May ballots on city documents. More information on the May election can be found on the city’s website.