Nederland city councilman resigns to run for county commissioner

Nederland City Councilman Ward III Emmett Hollier announced March 27 his intent to run for Jefferson County Commissioner Precinct 2. Per state law, he automatically resigned from the Nederland City Council following this announcement, the city reported the day after Hollier's announcement. However, the city stated, also per state law, Hollier will continue to serve as a member of the Nederland City Council until the vacant office is filled.

The Nederland City Council will not appoint an individual to fill the vacant Ward III City Council position; instead, a special election will be called. The special election will be called on Monday, April 12th, and the filing period is between Monday, April 12, and Monday, May 24. The special election will be held on Saturday, July 24. 

Section 3.02 of the City Charter prescribes the qualifications to serve on the Nederland City Council:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America and a qualified voter of the state of Texas;

• Resided for at least one year prior to the election date within the corporate limits of the city;

• Resided for at least one year prior to the election date within the boundaries of the ward they shall represent;

• Shall not be indebted to the city when take office.