Voters to consider issues in seven Hidalgo County cities

Beyond the statewide constitutional amendments, voters in seven Hidalgo County cities will also consider issues.

Below is a summary of those elections.

City of McAllen

Two propositions are on the ballot regarding labor contract disputes. Proposition 1 would amend the city charter so the mayor and the city commission keep the right to make decisions on contract issues by prohibiting outside arbitration. Proposition 2 amends the city charter to require that certain contract disputes affecting fire and police employees would be decided by arbitrators.

City of Palmhurst

A proposition is on the ballot for voters to decide whether to fund the city’s police force an additional 10 years through a half-cent sales tax.

Brush Country

Voters in a sliver of two northern Hidalgo County precincts — Precinct 19 and Precinct 24 — will consider creating a groundwater conservation district in the brush country. The district could levy taxes at a rate not to exceed 3 cents for each $100 of property values.

City of Peñitas

The Board of Alderman added a proposition to the ballot after receiving a petition requesting that all area north of 2 Mile Line and south of 3 Mile Line be removed from the city limits.

City of Progreso

Voters will decide whether a commission should be chosen to frame a new city charter. If they approve the selection of a charter commission, they will select 15 names — from a list of 15 — on who will draft the new charter.

Progreso school district

An $8.25 million bond issue is on the ballot for the school district in Progreso.

City of Alamo:

Voters will elect city commissioners in place 1 and place 3. They’ll also determine whether the city’s municipal judge should be elected every four years.

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Jared Janes covers Hidalgo County government, Edinburg and general assignments for The Monitor. He can be reached at (956) 683-4424.