Election
BY KAROLINE PFEIL
Bee Cave residents vote in favor of all 7 charter amendments
Changes to Bee Cave’s city charter and political processes are on the way after residents voted on seven proposed amendments this election. Election Day voting results show a majority of residents voted in favor of each of the amend- ments. Proposition G was the closest call, with 58.95% voting in favor and 41.05% against. All results are unofficial until canvassed. Overview The seven propositions pertain primarily to Bee Cave’s operating procedures and political processes. All propositions result from the work of the city’s recently appointed Charter Review Committee, with the exception of Proposition G , which was put forward by citizen petition. More information about each amendment proposition is available on the city of Bee Cave’s website. The history Propositions A-F have been discussed by the Charter Review Committee since April. Proposition G was put forward following a petition by Bee Cave Vote to Amend, signed by over 320 residents. The petition was authored by resident Carrell Killebrew, who said it was put forward in an effort to increase transparency in city property transactions. This followed closed city discussions regarding a proposed Hwy. 71 access road and the ensuing legal battle between Bee Cave and resi- dent groups who opposed the road’s construction. “As a taxpayer, I would like to know why we’re spending money before we’re spending money, and if that’s a piece of land, I’d love to know why we’re selling it and who we’re selling it to,”
Results breakdown
Winner City of Bee Cave
Proposition A
Proposition E
68.88% For 31.12% Against
80.22% For 19.78% Against
Proposition B
Proposition F
72.31% For 27.69% Against
77.74% For 22.26% Against
Proposition C
Proposition G
75.54% For
58.95% For 41.05% Against
24.46% Against
Proposition D
80.91% For 19.09% Against
ALL RESULTS ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CANVASSED. SOURCE: TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK/COMMUNITY IMPACT
whether or not its implementation would be legally feasible. “Now that it appears voters have approved Proposition G, the city attorney will review the language to assess its implications and make rec- ommendations on how it can be implemented in Bee Cave,” Bee Cave Director of Communications Crystal Cotti said. “The city remains committed to transparency and responsible growth, and we will keep our residents informed throughout this process.”
Killebrew said to Community Impact in September. “In a closed session, there’s absolutely no public visibility.” Following the petition, the city and other resident groups such as A Better Bee Cave have pushed back on the legality of such an amend- ment, and said it would impede the city’s ability to process land transactions. Next steps Bee Cave City Attorney Ryan Henry told Community Impact in September that if Proposi- tion G were to pass, the city would then evaluate
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