Schertz, TXVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Schertz City Council Election 2026

3 of 7

council seats up

3 contests

6 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council Place 3 · 1 seat

City Council Place 4 · 1 seat

City Council Place 5 · 1 seat

All three seats are at-large places, so every Schertz voter chooses in each of the three contests.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Mark E. DavisCouncilmember, Place 1; term ends November 20287sourcedSarah DietzCouncilmember, Place 6; term ends November 20273sourcedRalph RodriguezMayor; term ends November 2028bio onlyRobert L. Sheridan IIICouncilmember, Place 7; term ends November 20275sourcedMichelle WatsonMayor Pro Tem and Councilmember, Place 2; term ends November 20287sourced

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Match quiz1 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesBudget and property taxes, Land use and zoning, Sewer and water capacity for growthKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Budget and property taxes

Where it standsThe council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget and a $0.5296 tax rate on Sept. 15, 2026, effective Oct. 1.

What's on the tableHow the next council sets property tax rates and funds services in future budgets.

Land use and zoning

Where it standsThe council approved a land use map change for industrial use 4-3 in July 2026 and rejected a gas station permit 5-2 in June 2026.

What's on the tableHow closely the council follows the comprehensive plan and board recommendations when it rules on rezonings and permits.

Sewer and water capacity for growth

Where it standsThe city leases temporary sewer capacity while a plant expansion expected to take four to five years is built.

What's on the tableHow the council pays for and sequences utility capacity as southern Schertz grows.

Infrastructure and debt

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council voted 7-0 to start the process of issuing bonds for capital projects.

What's on the tableWhich capital projects the city funds with bonds and which with cash.

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  1. 1. In July 2026 the council amended the land use map for an industrial use after staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. When a request conflicts with the comprehensive plan, what should the council do?

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The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Mark E. Davis, Sarah Dietz, Ralph Rodriguez, Robert L. Sheridan III, Michelle Watson3 on this ballot

7 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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