City Council

Members


Weldon Hurt

Weldon Hurt

Mayor

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Shane Price

Shane Price

Place 1

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Lynn Beard

Lynn Beard

Place 2

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Blaise Regan

Blaise Regan

Place 3

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Brian Yates

Brian Yates

Place 4

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Kyle McAlister

Kyle McAlister

Place 5

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Travis Craver

Travis Craver

Place 6

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  1. About

The City Council is the legislative and policy-making body of the City of Abilene, a home-rule city, operating under the authority of the city charter, adopted in 1962. The council enacts legislation, adopts the budget, sets the tax rate, determines policies, approves the Mayor’s appointment of the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, and all Boards and Commissions members.

Six City Councilors represent each of six places in the city (three north of South 1st Street and three south of South 1st) but are elected and serve at-large, representing all the citizens of Abilene. Councilors serve staggered three-year terms with two members up for reelection each year.

Rules of Procedure

The City Council operates under the following Rules of Procedure (PDF).

Term Limits

The Mayor is also elected at large and also serves a three-year term. There are no term limits for either the Council or the Mayor.

Setting Policies

The Council receives information from the following groups to decide issues and set policy:

  • Decisions and advice from City Boards and Commissions
  • Inquiries and information from citizens
  • Professional advisers/consultants as needed
  • Recommendations from City staff based upon study and analysis

Abilene City Council members 2021


  1. Elections
  1. Qualifications
  1. Meetings