Today’s West University Place municipal election is over. And the likely new mayor pro-tem is tonight’s elected city councilmember Kevin Trautner. This is because he was the top vote-getter in an otherwise uncontested West University Place City Council election. And the receiver of the most votes historically receives this honorific title of mayor pro-tem by a vote of the … [Read more...] about WEST U ELECTION RESULTS: Trautner mayor pro-tem, amendments to city constitution pass
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TODAY: West U residents still have time to get the polls before they close
The West University Place municipal election is Today. Two issues are in play. Mayor pro-tem First, although the mayor and city council races are uncontested, the council candidate with the most votes is traditionally selected as the mayor pro-tem. So if you have a preferred candidate, you can vote for them (and only them) and increase their chances to be mayor … [Read more...] about TODAY: West U residents still have time to get the polls before they close
WEST U: amendments to the municipal constitution on Saturday’s ballot
The West University Place municipal election is on May 4. The only disputed issues are how to vote on four proposed amendments to the West University Place City Charter, the equivalent of our municipal constitution. The mayor and city council races are uncontested. However, the council candidate with the most votes is traditionally selected as the mayor pro-tem. For … [Read more...] about WEST U: amendments to the municipal constitution on Saturday’s ballot
West U leaf blowers safe for now
One of the staples of West University Place city government is that once during the term of every city councilmember there is a discussion about outlawing gas-powered leaf blowers. The meeting on April 22 was this group’s night for that discussion. The City Council charged the Building and Standards Commission with the task of doing analysis about possible restrictions or … [Read more...] about West U leaf blowers safe for now
New “fence-like hedge” ordinance nixed
It was a spirited public hearing at the West University Place City Council meeting on April 22. The official purpose was to listen to public comments on a proposed new ordinance that would have prohibited what people could grow in their front yards - “Fence-like hedge.” Only one resident spoke in favor of the proposal, dozens against. While the city council did not … [Read more...] about New “fence-like hedge” ordinance nixed