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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Nolanville Mayor & City Council Election 2026

2 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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All Nolanville voters elect the mayor and the Seat 1 and Seat 3 council members at large, each for a two-year term.

Last day for a mail ballot application to be received · Oct 23

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  • Governor
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    • Pat Dixon · Libertarian Party
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  • U.S. Senate
    • Ken Paxton · Republican Party
    • James Talarico · Democratic Party
    • Ted Brown · Libertarian Party
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What the next council decides

01Property taxes and budget4 sourced facts

Where it standsFor 2026-27 the council proposed a tax rate of $0.5671 per $100, above the no-new-revenue rate of $0.5486.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future tax rates and budgets for a growing city.

02Fire, EMS and public safety4 sourced facts

Where it standsVoters will decide whether to confirm Bell County Emergency Services District No. 3 and a district property tax of up to 10 cents per $100.

What's on the tableThe next council will work with the emergency services district if voters confirm it, and will fund police, fire and EMS contracts.

  • The Nov. 3, 2026 ballot asks voters to confirm the creation of Bell County Emergency Services District No. 3 and a district tax not to exceed ten cents per $100 of valuation. Bell County Elections
  • In Jan. 2026 the council voted 5-0 to approve including the City of Nolanville and its ETJ in the proposed Emergency Services District. City of Nolanville · Jan 15, 2026
  • In Aug. 2025 the council approved a five-year EMS agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health at $275,000 a year. City of Nolanville · Aug 21, 2025
  • In Feb. 2026 the council replaced the business license with a permit to operate that requires annual fire and building inspections for certain non-residential buildings. City of Nolanville · Feb 19, 2026
03Growth and land use4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan for 2026-2045 in July 2026, and residents have raised concerns about a proposed gas station.

What's on the tableThe next council will rule on rezoning requests, subdivisions and rules for uses such as short-term rentals and special events.

04Charter amendments4 sourced facts

Where it standsNine proposed amendments to the city's Home Rule Charter are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

What's on the tableThe next council will govern under whichever charter changes voters approve, including new rules on term limits and filling vacancies.

05Streets2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved $176,000 for 2026 street repairs on North Drive and 4th Street in Aug. 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will choose which streets to repair and how to pay for them.

3 notes on these statements

The mayor's seat is open: Mayor Andy Williams is not seeking reelection. Killeen Daily Herald · Oct 19, 2026

James Lynn Bilberry currently holds City Council Seat No. 5 and is mayor pro tem. City of Nolanville

Karishma Talbott currently holds City Council Seat No. 1. City of Nolanville

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  1. 1. What property tax rate should Nolanville set?

  2. 2. Should voters confirm Emergency Services District No. 3 and its tax of up to 10 cents per $100?

  3. 3. Should the city require annual fire and building inspections for certain businesses?

  4. 4. Should Nolanville have its own rules for short-term rentals?

  5. 5. Should temporary special events be regulated in the city's zoning rules?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted10 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Mikayla Mondragon, Juanita Sims2 on this ballot

5 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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