| Job description | The Council is the city’s governing body. Term is three years. |
| Duties | Enacts city laws and ordinances Determines city policies Adopts city budget Appoints city manager to administer city government |
| Annual salary | Unpaid; reimbursed for official city expenses. |
| Meetings | Council meetings twice monthly; special meetings called as needed. |
| City contact information | Contact City Secretary ashelley@ci.southlake.tx.us 817-748-8270 |
Who’s Running?
| Elisha Rurka | Website: https://www.elisharurka.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElishaForSouthlake/ Email: elishaforsouthlake@gmail.com |
| Amy Torres-Lepp | Website: https://www.teamamysouthlake.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamAmySouthlake/ Email: teamamysouthlake@gmail.com |
Recent News Articles
- “Tarrant County pastors use pulpit to remind members to vote, listing candidates who are church members,” Dallas Morning News (Apr 20, 2021) https://www.dallasnews.com/news/elections/2021/04/20/tarrant-county-pastors-use-pulpit-to-remind-members-to-vote-listing-candidates-who-are-church-members/ (paywall – article limit)
- “Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Southlake City Council Place 5,” Community Impact Newspaper (Apr 1, 2021) https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/election/2021/04/01/qa-meet-the-candidates-running-for-southlake-city-council-place-5/