City Secretary's Office
The City Secretary is an officer of the City and is appointed by the City Council. In addition to statutory duties, the city secretary serves as a member of the city’s management team and oversees the functions of the City Secretary’s Office and city council services.
Services
The Office of City Secretary maintains and preserves the official records of the City, including Council minutes, contracts, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations and deeds. In addition, the City Secretary provides elections services to all voters and candidates. The City Secretary’s Office is also responsible for the issuance of certain permits and licenses such as alcoholic beverage licenses.
In addition to the statutory duties of the position, the City Secretary also:
- Provides support, assistance and information to the City Council
- Encourages public participation in the municipal government process; and
- Provides daily assistance to all administrative departments of the City of Caldwell
Request for Public Records
The law requires that public information requests be made in writing.
Users should download and complete the form in Adobe Acrobat Reader, save, and then submit it. Forms may be emailed, mailed, faxed or submitted in person to the City Secretary’s Office.
Public Information Request Form Email request to mgonzalez@caldwelltx.gov
Requests for public information are treated uniformly. Once the request is submitted, it will be reviewed to determine if the information is deemed public. If the information is public, the request will be processed. The city attorney determines if the requested information can be released. A response to the request will be issued within 10 business days. For more information on how the City Secretary’s Office handles requests for public information, please visit the Attorney General of Texas website.
Public Meeting Information
To address the City of Caldwell City Council, complete this form and submit it to the City Secretary via email prior to the beginning of the meeting. The most effective way for citizens to become involved directly in governmental programs is to serve on a board or committee. Community members who serve on Caldwell’s boards and committees provide an invaluable service by assisting the City Council and City Staff with developing recommendations on important policy matters. Participation on a City advisory body is an excellent way to get involved in the community and your local government. It is an interesting and challenging experience that can truly make a difference. If you are interested in serving, please submit an application so that you may be considered for future reference: Boards, Commission and Committees Application Further information is available from the City Secretary.
Election Documents
2025 Election Documents
2024 Election Documents
- Internet Posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions
- Notice of Application Deadline
- Packet
- Order of Election.pdf
- Notice of General Election
- Early Voter Check In - April 22, 2024.csv
- Early Voter Check In - April 23, 2024.csv
- Early Voter Check In - April 24, 2024.csv
- Early Voter Check In - April 25, 2024.csv
- Early Voter Check In - April 26, 2024.csv
- Early Voter Check In - April 29, 2024.csv
- Early Voter Check In - April 30, 2024.csv
- Unofficial Election Results - May 4, 2024
- Election Day Voter Check In - May 4, 2024.csv
2023 Election Documents
- Internet Posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions
- Notice of Application Deadline
- Order of Election
2022 Election Documents
- Internet Posting Requirements – Requisitos de Publicación
- Notice of Election Order of Election
- Candidate Election Packet
- Certification of Unopposed Candidates
- Order of Cancellation
2021 Election Documents
- May 1, 2021 General Election
- Election Day Voting Roster 5-1-21
- *No Filing Fee* Election Filing Notice
- Order of Election
- Notice of Election
- Early Voting Roster 4-19-21
- Early Voting Roster 4-20-21
- Early Voting Roster 4-21-21
- Early Voting Roster 4-22-21
- Early Voting Roster 4-23-21
- Early Voting Roster 4-26-21
- Early Voting Roster 4-27-21