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2026-877 • Regular AgendaCity of Elgin (Bastrop County)
Discuss and consider the process and options for filling the vacancy on the City Council resulting from the resignation of Council Member Brenda Piña, including appointment or special election as authorized by applicable law and the City Charter, and take
Presented in: City of Elgin City Council - September 30, 2026 on 2026-09-30
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discuss and consider the process and options for filling the vacancy on the City Council resulting from the resignation of Council Member Brenda Piña, including appointment or special election as auth”
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Theresa McShan
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discuss and consider the process and options for filling the vacancy on the City Council resulting from the resignation of Council Member Brenda Piña, including appointment or special election as authorized by applicable law and the City Charter, and take
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).