Buda City Council member Matt Smith announced his intention to resign as the at-large Position 1 representative at a July 21 meeting. Smith was first elected to the position in November 2020 to fill a vacant seat.
The gist
Smith has served on the council for nearly six years, being reelected to his position in both 2022 and 2025. His resignation will be effective following the appointment of a new at-large Position 1 council member, according to a news release.
“Council Member Smith has been a valued member of the Buda City Council for nearly six years, and I am grateful for his dedication to serving our community,” Buda Mayor Lee Urbanovsky said in the release.
The City Council will call a special election at an Aug. 4 meeting. The election will coincide with the Nov. 3 general election and will appear on the ballot as a separate item.
“His willingness to continue serving until after the November election is a testament to his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and to the residents of Buda,” Urbanovsky said in the release.
Smith currently serves as a Buda Economic Development Corp. board member. He previously served as a parks and recreation commissioner and chair of the City Park and Amphitheater Ad-Hoc Committee.
Also of note
In addition to the at-large Position 1 special election, the general election ballot will include the following city of Buda positions:
- Mayor
- Council member at-large Position 2
- Council member single member District B
The final day to file for a place on the general and special election ballots in Buda will be Aug. 17, according to the release.
