Elections

The City of Hutchins is a General Law Type A City.   The City Council shall be composed of a Mayor and five (5) Council members. The Mayor and City Council members are elected at large for two-year terms.  In an even-numbered year, the Mayor and two City Council members are elected. In odd-numbered years, three City Council members are elected.

 

HB 305 – Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
On September 1, 2019, House Bill 305 became effective.  This bill requires that a political subdivision with the authority to impose a tax, that maintained a publicly accessible Internet website at any time on or after January 1, 2019, be required to post on its website the following information:

  1. The political subdivision’s contact information, including a mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address;
     
  2. Each elected officer of the political subdivision;
     
  3. The date and location of the next election for officers of the political subdivision; and
     
  4. The requirements and deadline for filing for candidacy of each elected office of the political subdivision which shall be continuously posted or posted at least one year before the election day for the office.

Pursuant to HB305, you can find this information here.