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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
***************************************** 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.
******************************************* CANDIDATE’S ELECTION CALENDAR
CITY OF SONORA
CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
MAY 10, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE DAY DESCRIPTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
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