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The City of Bastrop operates under a Council-Manager form of government, in which the City Council establishes policy through ordinances and resolutions, while the City Manager implements these policies and oversees the city's operations. The Bastrop City Council is composed of the Mayor and five Council members, all of whom are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire city and that all registered voters may vote for any of the six positions.

 

The image above features the following individuals (from top left to right): Mayor Pro Tem John Kirkland, Mayor Lyle Nelson, and Council Member Kevin Plunkett. Pictured at the bottom (from left to right) are Council Members Kerry Fossler, Cynthia Meyer, and Cheryl Lee.

 

City Council Meetings
Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
6:30 pm
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall
  1311 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602

 

Meeting agendas, agenda packets, and minutes are available HERE.

 

All meetings are posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance of the City of Bastrop City Hall, a location that is convenient and readily accessible to the public. Meeting notices are also posted on the City's website on this page. The following dates and times reflect when the notice was posted.

 

Please note: All City Council meetings are broadcast live on the City of Bastrop's Facebook page at the scheduled date and time. Recordings of Council meetings will be made available 48 to 72 hours after the meeting, allowing time for video compression and web upload. You can access meeting videos on the City of Bastrop's YouTube page. For further information or inquiries, please contact us at (512) 332-8800.

 

City of Bastrop City Council meetings are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary at (512) 332-8800 or by mail at 1311 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602. Alternatively, you may call through a TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

 

 

 

  • Proclamation

    A proclamation is a formal declaration by the Mayor in honor of a person, group or event. Proclamations will not be issued for business groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting, or grand-opening events. Sample wording should be provided. City staff reserve the right to shorten lengthy requests. One formal presentation copy will be provided at no charge. Proclamations should be picked up at City of Bastrop, City Hall, 1311 Chestnut Street, unless other arrangements have been made. If you would like the proclamation presented by the Mayor at an event, please indicate this with your request, you will be contacted for possible scheduling.

     

    Proclamations include:

     

    • Significant birthdays (starting at 90th birthdays and the years thereafter) of Bastrop residents.
    • Significant pastor and church anniversaries (20 years, 25 years etc.) in Bastrop.
    • Organizations and/or individuals who have made a significant contribution to society.
    Required Information: When submitting, please attach a copy or sample text of the occasion you are wishing to have recognized, if available. Proclamations are issued at the discretion of the Mayor.


    All requests must be submitted no later than ten business days prior to the event.


    All requests should be made through email to the City Secretary: citysec@cityofbastrop.org


    Contact the City Secretary at 512-332-8811 with any questions related to proclamations.

     

    All proclamation requests are subject to final approval by the Mayor. 

 
Council Members:
Name & Place Contact Information Term  Expires
Lyle Nelson
Mayor		 (512) 718-5513
lnelson@cityofbastrop.org
  1st Term Expires May 2026

Cheryl Lee
Place1

(512) 718-5589      clee@cityofbastrop.org

 1st Term Expires May 2025

Cynthia Meyer

Place 2

(512) 718-9300

cmeyer@cityofbastrop.org

 2nd Term Expires May 2027

Kevin Plunkett
Place 3

 (512) 718-5421
kplunkett@cityofbastrop.org		 2nd Term Expires May 2026
Kerry Fossler
Place 4

(512) 718-6601  

kfossler@cityofbastrop.org

 1st Term Expires May 2027

John Kirkland
Place 5

Mayor Pro-Tem

 (512) 718-5102     
jkirkland@cityofbastrop.org
1st Term Expires May 2025

“The Mission of the City of Bastrop is to continuously strive to provide innovative and proactive services that enhance our authentic way of life to achieve our vision.”