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Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing presiding and alternate judges for the May 2, 2026 General and Special Elections.
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DATE: March 24, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Appointment of Presiding and Alternate Judges for May 2, 2026 General and Special Elections
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City will conduct General and Special Elections on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Texas Election Code, Chapter 32, Sections 32.001 and 32.005 requires that a presiding election judge and an alternate presiding judge shall be appointed for each precinct in which an election is held by the governing body of a political subdivision.
The following individuals are hereby named as presiding election judges and alternate judges for said elections at said Early Voting polling locations and Election Day precinct polling locations, and as the Early Voting Ballot Board (EVBB)/Central Counting Station (CCS) personnel to process ballots by mail, Early Voting results and Election Day voting results.
Early Voting
Killeen City Hall (Main Early Voting Location):
• Daryl Peters, Lead Deputy Early Voting Clerk
Jackson Professional Learning Center (Branch Early Voting Location):
• Phelan Curry, Lead Deputy Early Voting Clerk
Lions Club Park Senior Center (Branch Early Voting Location):
• Johnny Meadors, Lead Deputy Early Voting Clerk
Election Day
Precincts #106/116/117/201/211 (Rancier Middle School):
• Marcus Harris, Presiding Judge
• Beverly Hurst, Alternate Judge
Precincts #109/110/204/406/410 (Utility Collections):
• Daryl Peters, Presiding Judge
• Cheryl Ross, Alternate Judge
Precincts #203/208/209/210/214/215/217 (Cedar Valley Elementary School):
• Yulinda George-Dias, Presiding Judge
• Patricia Johnson, Alternate Judge
Precincts #205/207 (Jackson Professional Learning Center):
• Phelan Curry, Presiding Judge
• Isolean Young, Alternate Judge
Precincts #206/408/409/419/420 (Killeen Lions Park Senior Center):
• Johnny Meadors, Presiding Judge
• Vicki Savilisky, Alternate Judge
Precincts #404/412/415 (Palo Alto Middle School):
• Mya Zuniga, Presiding Judge
• Cayla Zuniga, Alternate Judge
Precincts #401/405/414 (Robert M. Shoemaker High School):
• Victor Sanchez, Presiding Judge
• George Arnold, Alternate Judge
Precincts #402/413 (Roy J. Smith Middle School):
• Marta Rivera, Presiding Judge
• Felicia Wilson, Alternate Judge
Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Personnel
• Teresa Cossey, Presiding Judge
• Helen Guzman, Alternate Judge
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Article IX, Section 98, of the City Charter states that all city elections shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas governing general and municipal elections. Appointing judges and alternate judges is required by the Texas Election Code.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The estimated expenditure for election workers, including presiding judges, alternate judges, and clerks, is $40,000. This total includes seasonal pay, Medicare, Social Security, and workers' compensation. Killeen Independent School District will reimburse the City for their share of the costs.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is an annual expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, this expenditure is budgeted. Funding is available in the General Fund, Legal Department under the following accounts:
100-51130-150-152-640005 - Seasonal Pay
100-51610-150-152-640005 - Medicare
100-51620-150-152-640005 - Social Security
100-51700-150-152-640005 - Workers' Compensation
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends City Council appoint presiding and alternate judges for the May 2, 2026 General and Special Elections.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Human Resources
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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