Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Seguin City Council Election 2026

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The candidates

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City Council District 5 · 1 seat

Chris AvilesCandidate for Seguin City Council District 5, listed first on the November 2026 ballot.1sourced
Forrest FletcherSeguin High School graduate, local business owner and nonprofit founder. His site lists him as Founder and President of the Brighter Futures Foundation.4sourced

Voters in District 5 choose one councilmember; the District 3, 7 and 8 contests were cancelled because those candidates were unopposed.

2 notes on these statements

The District 5 seat is open because Councilman Paul Gaytan did not seek re-election, according to Seguin Today. Seguin Today, Local filings to appear on Nov. 3 ballots · Aug 21, 2026

Jim Lievens (District 3), Jason Biesenbach (District 7) and Bill Keller (District 8) were declared elected without a vote on November 3. City of Seguin, Resolution declaring the unopposed candidates elected · Aug 25, 2026

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone What council decidesBudget and property tax rate, Streets and drainage, Growth and infrastructure Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Budget and property tax rate

Where it standsThe city's FY2026-27 notice proposed a tax rate of $0.5294 per $100, with final-reading hearing set for September 15, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council sets each year's tax rate and approves the annual operating budget.

The notice lists a proposed rate of $0.5294 per $100 and a no-new-revenue rate of $0.5200 per $100. City of Seguin, Notice of Public Hearing on FY27 Tax Rate Increase & Proposed Budget
The notice lists a voter-approval rate of $0.6334 per $100. City of Seguin, Notice of Public Hearing on FY27 Tax Rate Increase & Proposed Budget

Streets and drainage

Where it standsThe council approved a citywide Drainage Master Plan on January 20, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council decides which drainage and street projects to fund and in what order.

The Drainage Master Plan was formally approved by City Council on January 20, 2026. City of Seguin, Drainage Master Plan
The plan focuses on addressing recurring flooding concerns and identifying high-risk areas. City of Seguin, Drainage Master Plan

Growth and infrastructure

Where it standsThe city has financed large infrastructure packages and publishes updated water and wastewater impact fees.

What's on the tableThe council approves capital plans, debt for infrastructure and the fees that new development pays.

In April 2024 the council put into motion a plan to issue just over $105.4 million in certificate of obligation bonds. Seguin EDC / Seguin Today, Seguin prepares for over $105 million worth of capital improvement projects · Apr 4, 2024
The city posts water and wastewater assessed impact fees updated in 2026. City of Seguin, Impact Fees

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1. How should the council treat a major development proposal?
2. How should the city choose which streets and drainage projects come first?

Key dates

Mail ballots begin going outGuadalupe County, Elections Calendar November 3, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Last day to register to voteGuadalupe County, Elections Calendar November 3, 2026Oct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsGuadalupe County, Elections Calendar November 3, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received)Guadalupe County, Elections Calendar November 3, 2026Oct 23, 2026
Early voting endsGuadalupe County, Elections Calendar November 3, 2026Oct 30, 2026
Election DayGuadalupe County, Elections Calendar November 3, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 1 on this ballot

8 council seats. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

Council members are elected in 8 single-member districts, and the mayor is elected at large. City of Seguin, Elections
Each council member and the mayor serves a four-year term, and all are limited to two consecutive terms. City of Seguin, Elections
Four council seats (Districts 3, 5, 7 and 8) were up in 2026, for terms expiring November 2030. City of Seguin, Res 2026R-125 Ordering the November 3, 2026 General Election · Aug 4, 2026

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