Aledo elections on the record: calls, cancellations, canvasses and appointments
16 meetingsEvery election-related action by the council and the school board: elections called, elections canceled for lack of opposition, results canvassed and new members seated.
Compiled automatically from the Ledger's meeting reports: each excerpt below is the passage of a report that mentions this topic, in the words the report used, linked to the full entry and its minutes. Updated on every build; last built Friday, September 4, 2026.
Council seeks $2 million for Lasater Addition water mains, rezones the Aledo mobile home park under the new MH district, and orders a water and wastewater master plan update
The council approved a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for an updated water and wastewater master plan, with a scope covering updated population and land use projections, hydraulic model updates, system capacity evaluation and an updated capital improvement plan, drawing on the comprehensive plan update and known development activity. It also adopted Resolution No. 2026-R-14, a public art program policy meant as a framework for larger installations and partnerships while the EDC's community enhancement program funds smaller projects. On the consent agenda it approved an amendment to the dispatch services agreement with Parker County, ratified the Library Board's vice chair selection, and approved the June 18 and June 25 minutes.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
Tarrant and Pace are sworn in, Harris leaves after 15 years, and the board authorizes Series 2026 refunding bonds and names Vierling Field
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met May 18, 2026, with all seven trustees present at the start. Superintendent Susan Bohn thanked Trustee Hoyt Harris for 15 years of service to the district; Harris left the meeting at 6:04 p.m., and the board swore in Zachary Tarrant to Place 6 and Laura Pace to Place 7, with Pace taking her seat at 6:06 p.m. President Forrest Collins announced that all trustees had met or exceeded their continuing education hours for 2025-2026. Bohn celebrated the Aledo Leads Cohort's graduation, and Vice President David Lear reported on the local runoff election.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 18, 2026 meeting, as attached to the June 15, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 18, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
Allen and Poston are sworn in, the Shaw Ranch preliminary plat clears with 103 lots, and a manufactured-home zoning district is created for Senate Bill 785
The Aledo City Council met May 7, 2026, at 200 Old Annetta Road with Mayor Shane Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Shawna Ford and Councilmembers Ben Clark and Summer Jones present; Councilmember Todd Covington arrived during the executive session. The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-R-09 ratifying the results of the March 31, 2026, special election and declaring Melanie Allen elected to Place 4. City Manager Candice Edmondson presented Ford with a plaque in appreciation of her service, and City Secretary Staci King administered the oath of office to Matt Poston, Place 3, and Melanie Allen, Place 4.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, May 7, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, May 7, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
School board cancels the May trustee election after candidates go unopposed, approves a donated competition-gym scoreboard, and gives land and an easement to Parker County
On the consent agenda, approved 6-0, the board accepted the certification of unopposed candidates and canceled the May 2, 2026, trustee election. It then approved, each 6-0: the purchase of iPads as an instructional tool for teachers; a digital scoreboard upgrade for the Aledo High School competition gym, with Moritz Automotive Group donating a large portion of the cost; Resolution 03232026-1 authorizing the donation of real property to Parker County and the superintendent to negotiate and execute the terms; and Resolution 03232026-2 authorizing a drainage easement for highway purposes to Parker County.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 23, 2026 meeting (draft), as attached to the April 20, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 23, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
Council creates a Library Advisory Board, cancels the May election after candidates go unopposed, and previews new engineering design standards
On the consent agenda, the council accepted the certification of unopposed candidates and approved Ordinance No. 2026-O-11 canceling the May 2, 2026, general election, along with the Feb. 19 minutes.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, March 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, March 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
School board approves a student device purchase, pays staff for bad-weather days, and previews a land donation and drainage easement to Parker County
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Feb. 16, 2026, with all seven trustees present. President Forrest Collins celebrated the wrestling and basketball teams. Superintendent Susan Bohn thanked the community for its understanding of the weather-affected school schedule, celebrated the swim team and the Bearcat Regiment's invitation to the TMEA awards, and recognized soccer coach Derek Vierling for his 600th win. Vice President David Lear shared how to vote in the election under way, and Trustee Zachary Tarrant reported on the Aledo Growth Committee's conceptual designs for future high school space.
The consent agenda passed 7-0 and included a class size waiver, a joint election agreement and contract for election services with the Parker County elections administrator for the May 2, 2026, trustee election, authorization for the superintendent to enter a joint election agreement with the Tarrant County elections administrator, the library procurement list recommended by the School Library Advisory Council, a missed school days waiver, and a resolution paying staff for bad weather days. The board's one action item, the purchase of student devices presented by Chief Technology Officer Brooks Moore, passed 7-0.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 16, 2026 meeting, as attached to the March 23, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 16, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
Council adopts parkland, dark-sky lighting and tree ordinances and orders the May 2 election
The council approved Resolution No. 2026-R-05 ordering the May 2, 2026, election and a joint election agreement and contract for election services with Parker County, and approved an amendment to the Freese and Nichols professional services agreement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. City Manager Candice Edmondson presented the first-quarter financial and investment reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Feb. 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Feb. 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
School board adopts the 2026-2027 calendar, accepts a clean audit, calls the May 2 trustee election and approves radio and computer upgrades
The board approved, each 6-0: the 2026-2027 district instructional calendar, presented by Director of Assessment and Accountability Candace Summerhill; wide area repeater system upgrades to improve district radio operability, presented by Chief of Police David Stevens; the purchase of staff computer upgrades, presented by Chief Technology Officer Brooks Moore; calling the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees election; and the annual financial audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2025, after Kent Willis of Patillo Brown & Hill reviewed the results and reported an unqualified opinion.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting (draft), as attached to the Feb. 16, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 20, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
Council adopts five development-code amendments, calls a special election for Place 4, and votes 3-2 to appraise the old library
The Aledo City Council met Jan. 15, 2026, in the new council chambers at 200 Old Annetta Road, its first meeting with City Manager Candice Edmondson, with Mayor Shane Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Shawna Ford and Councilmembers Ben Clark, Todd Covington and Summer Jones present. The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2026-R-01 honoring the late Councilmember Nelson Rowls and proclaiming Jan. 15, 2026, as Nelson Rowls Day in the City of Aledo. Later in the meeting it approved Ordinance No. 2026-O-06 calling a special election to fill the vacancy in Place 4.
Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Jan. 15, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Jan. 15, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal
With four trustees present, the board splits its appraisal-district votes, takes no action on Tarrant's, and previews a 27-policy update
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Nov. 17, 2025, with Vice President David Lear presiding and Trustees Lynn Morgan, Zachary Tarrant and Jeremy Pruett present. Superintendent Susan Bohn celebrated the district's Veterans Day events and the volleyball team's and Bearcat Regiment's state competitions. Lear reported that the state elections had concluded with results public, and Tarrant updated the board on the Aledo Growth Committee's high school visioning.
On appraisal district elections presented by Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld, the board took no action on the Tarrant Appraisal District board and voted 4-0 to split the district's Parker County Appraisal District votes equally between candidates Richard Barret and Joe Wilkinson. The board met in executive session from 7:51 p.m. on the superintendent's performance update, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter, and adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 17, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 17, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
School board approves the Annetta Flock camera agreement, fiber upgrades, school buses from 2023 bond funds and easements for Old Weatherford Road
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Oct. 21, 2025, with Trustees Forrest Collins, Zachary Tarrant, Jeremy Pruett, Lynn Morgan and David Lear present. Collins celebrated the football and volleyball teams' No. 1 state rankings and the Bearcat Regiment; Superintendent Susan Bohn celebrated the cross country team, shared voting information for the election under way, and introduced the Aledo Presidents' Roundtable, a new group bringing strategic partners and booster club leadership together. Lear reviewed the constitutional amendments on the ballot, and Aledo Growth Committee members reported on the committee's fall high school visioning work.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 21, 2025 meeting (draft), as attached to the Nov. 17, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 21, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
Collins and Morgan are sworn in, Jennifer Taylor is honored, and the board approves three curriculum purchases and 2025-2026 staffing
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met May 19, 2025, with all seven trustees present. Forrest Collins, Place 4, and Lynn Morgan, Place 5, were sworn in to three-year terms, and Trustee Jennifer Taylor was honored for her years of service on the board. Superintendent Susan Bohn shared the year's volunteer and mentor hours, Trustee Jeremy Pruett updated the board on the strategic partners, Jack Huxel and board members of the Aledo Education Foundation presented a donation to the district, and Vice President David Lear reviewed bills in the legislative session that would affect public education.
Annetta Elementary presented on its Character House leaders. The board commended the Aledo Middle School vertical math team, the month's Bearcats of Character, four Circle of Greatness honorees, the first Aledo High School CTE Aviation students to earn FAA commercial drone pilot certificates, UIL journalism qualifiers and the yearbook's Gold Star, a VASE state champion, state qualifiers in golf, tennis and track and field including a state bronze in the 1,600, a swim and dive Super Elite team selection, academic all-state athletes, a robotics team's 10th-place state finish, and HOSA state qualifiers including a clinical nursing gold medalist. Members of the public spoke during public comment.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting, as attached to the June 16, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 19, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
Five trustees canvass the May 2025 trustee election results from Tarrant and Parker counties
Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld presented the final results of the May 2025 election from both Tarrant County and Parker County, and the board approved the canvass 5-0 on a motion by Taylor, seconded by Collins. A personnel executive session was posted.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting, as attached to the June 16, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 14, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
School board adopts the 2025-2026 calendar as the ag barn nears completion, land is acquired for future facilities, and trustees head to Austin
The consent agenda passed 6-0 and included joint election agreements and contracts for election services with the Parker County elections administrator, and authority for the superintendent to contract with the Tarrant County elections administrator, for the May 3, 2025, trustee election, plus a class size waiver. The board's action item, the 2025-2026 district instructional calendar presented by Director of Assessment and Accountability Candace Summerhill, passed 6-0.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 17, 2025 meeting, as attached to the March 17, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 17, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
School board accepts the audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2024, and calls the May 3, 2025, trustee election
The board approved, each 6-0, the annual financial audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2024, after its presentation by Kent Willis of Pattillo, Brown & Hill, and the calling of the May 3, 2025, Board of Trustees election, both presented by Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 17, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 21, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook
School board approves Coder Elementary kitchen replacements, the 2024-2025 improvement plans and a technology equipment policy
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Oct. 21, 2024, with Trustees Forrest Collins, Zachary Tarrant, Jeremy Pruett, David Lear, Jennifer Taylor and Jim Scott present. Collins said the Aledo Leads cohort had held its first meeting of the year. Superintendent Susan Bohn encouraged the community to vote in the election under way. The Aledo Education Foundation donated the proceeds of its fall safety campaign to the district's safety and security efforts. Lear reported on building the district's legislative priorities and scheduling meetings with legislators, and Tarrant updated the 2023 bond projects.
Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 21, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 18, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 21, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook