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Election Time is Here!

Starting Monday, October 21st, Early Voting for the Constitutional and Special Leon Valley Election begins.

Take a friend and go vote at the Leon Valley Conference Center.

Information is available at the Leon Valley Library, City Hall, and on our website.

Early Voting Starts October 21st

What's on the Ballot?

Besides having the Constitutional Amendments to consider, there will be two ballot measures for registered voters living in the City of Leon Valley to consider. Information on each can be found by clicking on the links below:

The Reauthorization of the Street Maintenance Sales and Use Tax, with an expiration of 10 years
The Creation of a Crime Control and Prevention District, and the adoption of a local sales and use tax at a rate of one-eighth of one percent pursuant to Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government Code.

What Form of ID is required?

Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS
United States military identification card containing your photograph
United States citizenship certificate containing your photograph
United States passport

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Upcoming Public Meetings

City Council Meetings

Beginning with the October 14th meeting, City Council will meet monthly, on the second Monday of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m., for a 6 month trial period.

Ceremonial items and work sessions, which may include an Executive Session, will be scheduled prior to the regular business meeting time of 7:00 P.M., as needed. The agenda will indicate a time certain of 6:30 p.m. for ceremonial items.

Coffee with the Mayor and Council

Council established a monthly public gathering to encourage more dialogue with residents of Leon Valley. The first meeting was held September 21st and received favorable review by those in attendance. Don't miss your next opportunity to have a cup of coffee with your City Council, on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9-11, tentatively scheduled at the Kinman House.

Leon Valley Economic Development Corporation

The next meeting of the LVEDC will be held Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

To view a list of all City Board, Commission, and Committee agendas, click here.

Your Opinion Matters!

The LVEDC is seeking input from the business community on the proposed LVEDC Fa�ade and Signage Program DRAFT guidelines. This program is designed to provide local businesses with an opportunity to fund some of the needed improvements to their buildings or storefronts or signage to help attract customers.

Beginning on Monday, October 21, the Fa�ade and Signage Program DRAFT guidelines can be found on the City of Leon Valley website.

Please visit: www.leonvalleytexas.gov and go to the link LVEDC Façade and Signage Program DRAFT Guidelines.

Comments should be emailed to: c.mora@leonvalleytexas.gov.

The LVEDC will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 13, at 6 p.m. at City Hall to receive comment from Leon Valley business owners and managers.

Community Events

Los Leones Student Arts Festival
Saturday, October 19th, 2013
8:30a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Support eduction and the arts!

Leon Valley Conference Center

For more information, contact NISD Partnerships Office Director, Cassandra Miranda.

On October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Leon Valley Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft, along with providing a safe disposal method, by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Leon Valley Police Department at 6400 El Verde. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Register Now for the 2013 Arbor Day Fun Fest 5K!

2013 Arbor Day Fun Fest 5K Walk/Jog/Run

Saturday, November 9, 2013

8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

6427 Evers Road, Leon Valley, TX 78238

Finally, the Fire Department would like to remind you that they are still busy with fire prevention activities. You can help us by asking your family about fire safety, and practicing your home escape plan! Thanks and stay safe!

For more information on Fire Safety, visit the Fire Department Facebook Page.

Sincerely,

Leticia Callanen, Interim City Secretary
City of Leon Valley