05-26-2026 Canvassing Agenda Packet
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
May 26, 2026
6:00 P.M.
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
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AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Mayor Rodriguez)
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Discussion and Action Items
1.Resolution 26-R-064-Approving the canvassing of the election returns and declaring the
results of the May 16, 2026 Runoff Election for Place 6 (Mayor/S.Edmondson)
2.Oath of Office (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
Place 6: _____________________
Comments by _____________________
3.Pin Presentation for Newly Elected Councilmember (Councilmember Allison Heyward)
4.Presentation for Councilmember Allison Heyward
Adjournment
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___________________, 2026.
TITLE: _______________________________
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Agenda No. 1.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:May 26, 2026
Department:City Secretary
Subject:Resolution 26-R-064-Approving the canvassing of the election returns
and declaring the results of the May 16, 2026 Runoff Election for Place
6 (Mayor/S.Edmondson)
Attachments
Resolution 26-R-064 Canvassing May 16, 2026 Runoff Election
Official Canvassing of the May 16, 2026 Runoff Election
RESOLUTION 26-R-064
A RESOLUTION BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE CANVASS OF MAY 16, 2026 RUNOFF ELECTION
FOR CITY COUNCIL PLACE 6 AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF
SUCH ELECTION AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
WHEREAS, a Special Runoff Election was held in the City of Schertz, Texas (the "City"), on
the 16th day of May 2026 to elect a Councilmember Place 6 for the unexpired 3-year term
ending November 2027; and
WHEREAS, said elections were duly and legally held in conformity with the applicable
election laws of the State of Texas ("Texas"); and
WHEREAS, the Election Administrator has provided to the City, as required by applicable
Texas law, the election results, as tabulated by the Elections Administrator; and
WHEREAS, there came to be considered the returns of the Runoff Election held on the 16th
May 16, 2026 , for the purpose of electing one Councilmember for Place 6; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1: That the Runoff Election of the City of Schertz, Texas, held May 16, 2026,
was duly called, that notice of such election was given, and that such election was held
in accordance with state law.
Section 2: That the tabulation of votes cast to elect one Councilmember for Place 6 in the
Special Runoff Election held on May 16, 2026, as shown in the official canvass of the
returns of said runoff election shown below reflects the following results:
Early Voting Election Day Total Votes
Cast
Vote %
COUNCIL PLACE 6
Sarah Dietz 713 174 887 59.05%
Raquel Gutierrez 492 123 615 40.95%
Undervote: 1
Total Votes Cast 1205 297 1503
(subject to change with
county final counts)Early Voting:Election Day: Total Votes
Cast
Section 3. The City Council finds that the results of the runoff election as set forth
above reflect the reported votes, and the canvass of votes is hereby approved.
Section 4. The total votes cast during early voting was 1205 personal appearance
and absentee, and 297 votes were cast on Election Day. The total number of votes
cast in this runoff election was 1503.
Section 5. The City Council finds that the results of the runoff election as set forth
above reflect that Ms. Sarah Dietz is hereby declared elected to Councilmember,
Place 6.
Section 6. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be
true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes
and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 7. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent
with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as
to the matters resolved herein.
Section 8. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 9. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution
and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall
nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution
would have been enacted without such invalid provision.
Section 10. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at
which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the
time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such
meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551,
Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 11. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this______ day of ____________ 2026.
City of Schertz
____________________
Ralph Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sheila Edmondson TRMC
City Secretary