ELECTION MATTERS (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3964 calling the May 4, 2024, City of La Porte general election for the purpose of electing members to La Porte City Council positions of Mayor, Councilperson District 2, and Councilperson District 3. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] (b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an election services contract and joint election agreement between the City of La Porte and La Porte Independent School District for the May 4, 2024, election cycle. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.