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Contact

Toshia Kimball
City Secretary
(972) 912-1211
[email protected]
665 Country Club Road
Lucas, Texas 75002-7651

An Officer of the City

The City Secretary is an officer of the City, appointed by the City Council. The position of the City Secretary is a statutory position required by State law. In addition to statutory duties, the City Secretary oversees election administration, records management, public information, and the appointment process of boards and commissions. The Office of the City Secretary also provides an administrative aid for the City Council.

Records

The City Secretary is the administrative agency responsible for the care and maintenance of all of the City of Lucas records, housing all legal transactions, minutes, agendas, deeds, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, franchises and a vast array of other historical and regulatory information. The City Secretary is designated as the City’s Records Management Officer by both State and City ordinance.  The City Secretary is responsible for developing and administering a records retention and destruction policy as required by State statute.

Public Information Requests

As the Records Management Officer, the City Secretary is responsible for providing documents requested under the Public Information Act.  In accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, all requests for public information must be made in writing. Click here to submit a Public Information Request.

Elections

The City Secretary's Office also serves as the election administrator for municipal elections and coordinates and administers each regular and special municipal election. Click here to learn more about upcoming City elections.

Other Responsibilities

Other areas of responsibility for the City Secretary's Office include:

  • Preparing and assembling City Council agenda packets
  • Preparing minutes of all City Council meetings
  • Maintaining the City's Code of Ordinances 
  • Coordinating applications and appointments of residents to various Boards, Commissions, and Committees
  • Conducting Oaths of Office
  • Governing the City's corporate seal
  • Process and validate Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) applications
  • Preparing proclamations from the Mayor's Office

FAQs

Where can I find City Council agendas and minutes?

You can find past and future City Council meeting agendas and minutes on the Agendas and Minutes page.

When are Elections held?

The City of Lucas holds General and Special elections as required by the City Charter. For more information on upcoming elections please visit the Elections page.

How do I request information?

The City is required to provide information under the Texas Public Information Act.  To request information simply complete the Open Records Request Form and submit it to the City.

Who should I talk to regarding a question at an upcoming City Council meeting?

The City Secretary can answer any questions related to participating in a City Council meeting.

For more information and contact information please visit the City Secretary page.

When was the Home Rule Charter adopted?

The Home Rule Charter was adopted by special election held on May 10, 2008.

For more information please view the Home Rule Charter page.

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