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Notice is hereby given to all interested persons, that the City of Sonora will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall to discuss the annexation of 1.89 and .243 acres of Tract D, Abstract 315, Sec. 85.   All citizens are invited to attend and provide the Council with written or oral comments.

 

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The City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the Sonora Industrial Development Corporation expending Section 4B sales tax funds for the following project:

 

Proposed project to provide $65,000 in additional funds to assist the Sutton County Historical Society in the creation of the Old Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum.  Initial funds were approved in the amount of $25,000 to assist in bringing the Ice House into ADA compliance, painting of interior and exterior walls and repair to the concrete floor.  Additional funds are needed to complete the project by bringing the structure into compliance with fire code, water and sewer updates and installation of heating and air conditioning.  This project will involve a two year contract with a lump sum payment due at contract signing and reporting requirements spread over the length of the contract.

The hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall, 201 E. Main, Sonora, Texas.

 

All citizens are invited to attend and provide the council with written or oral comments.

 

 

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CANDIDATE’S ELECTION CALENDAR

 

CITY OF SONORA

 

CITY COUNCIL ELECTION

 

MAY 10, 2008

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            DATE                                 DAY                                  DESCRIPTION

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                    February 11                                                   Monday                                     First day to file for office - 8:00 a.m.

 

                    March 10                                                       Monday                                      Last day to file for office - 5:00 p.m.

 

                    March 13                                                       Thursday                                    Drawing for place on ballot.

                                                                                                                                               City Council Chambers - 10:00 a.m.

 

                    March 17                                                       Monday                                      Last day for a write-in candidate to declare candidacy.

 

                    March 18                                                      Tuesday                                     Last day for candidate to withdraw - 5:00 p.m.

  

                    April 28                                                        Monday                                      First day for early voting by personal appearance

                                                                                                                                             at City Hall, Conference Room, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,

                                                                                                                                             Monday through Friday.

 

                    April 29                                                        Tuesday                                     Early voting in City Hall , 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

                    May 2                                                            Friday                                        Due date for filing second report of campaign

                                                                                                                                              contribution and expenditures by 5:00 p.m.

 

                    May 6                                                            Tuesday                                     Last day of regular early voting by

                                                                                                                                              personal appearance, City Hall, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

                    May 10                                                        Saturday                                     Election day -  Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                             Ward 1 and Ward 2 – Fire Station – 508 S. Concho

                                                                                                                                             Unofficial Tabulation of Results

 

                    May 13                                                        Tuesday                                    Provide Official Oath and Statement of Elected Official

                                                                                                                                            to candidates who appear to have won, or may win.

 

                    May 20                                                         Tuesday                                    Canvass election returns, City Hall

                                                                                                                                            After canvass, issue certificate of election.

                                                                                                                                            Elected officials may qualify and assume duties of

                                                                                                                                            office