Meet Our City Council

Mayor 
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CAMRON WILCOX

Current Term:   5/2019 - 5/2021

cwilcox@winnsborotexas.com​

Mayor pro tem ​
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BRENDA SHIRLEY

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Current ​Term:  5/2018 - 5/2020
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bshirley@winnsborotexas.com​​

Brenda is a native Texan and long-time resident of Winnsboro. Prior to retirement she was Marketing Officer of First National Bank of Winnsboro. She and her husband, Ronny, retired postmaster of Winnsboro, have two sons and daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. During her career, she was active in community organizations including Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, Autumn Trails, Keep Texas Beautiful, Winnsboro Art Center, Pilot Club and Civic Club. 
Brenda is currently serving as President-Elect of the Standard Club of Winnsboro, is a member of the Rock Gym Preservation Committee, a Member on the Winnsboro Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, and an active member at First Baptist Church of Winnsboro.
Brenda strives to promote "Progress and Preservation" for the City of Winnsboro.

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Council Member
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MICHAEL JAYNES

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Current Term: 5/2018 - 5/2020
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mjaynes@winnsborotexas.com​

​ In 1972, Michael Jaynes took his first step into the world of acting and entertainment. His adventure started as an actor/dancer in Musical Theatre. As he developed his talent and leadership, Michael took the next step as Director/Producer. Some of his work includes: The National Touring companies of “The Music Machine Live,” “Gingerbrook Fare” Live, ”The Passion,” “Back Stage” and many others. In 2007 Michael was a part of making history when the weekly Sci-Fi show “Satacracy 88,” in which Michael plays the role of “Sandy Carter,” became the first Broad Band show to win an “Emmy” for “Outstanding Drama.”

For over three decades, he has developed an extraordinary talent as actor, teacher and life coach. Along the way, Michael has always had a desire to help others grow and understand “WHO they really are and WHAT they can become.”
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Michael moved to Winnsboro, Texas in 2010 when he married local girl Sandra Fransen. They have seven children and eight grandchildren. Being a part of a growing community is a very important aspect of life. Currently Michael serves on the Main Street board. He is the President and CEO of “Moon Monkey Production” and the Finance Manager at Texas Country Ford. 

Council Member

WENDY BLAKE

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Current Term:  08/2019 - 05/2020

wblake@winnsborotexas.com

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Council Member
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JOAN MORRIS

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Current Term: 5/2019 - 5/2021
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jmorris@winnsborotexas.com​

Joan moved to Winnsboro 12 years ago from California. Her professional and community experiences include:

• Employed as Clerk of the (Transportation Authority) Board, which consisted of 14 mayors, and 5 county board of supervisors, for a period of 14 years.  As a result of this experience, she is very familiar with the Open Meeting laws and Public Information Act and aware of the many difficult decisions elected officials are faced with.
• Appointed to the Alameda County Health Advisory Board, Human Relations Commission, and Transportation Citizens Advisory Council.

Prior to her 14 years in the above capacity, her professional career included 15 years in various educational facilities, including the University of CA, Berkeley Agricultural Economics Department, Chabot Community College, and California State University, Hayward.
Upon moving to Winnsboro, she immediately began volunteering at the local hospital, and became involved in local church and community activities.  In the past six years, Joan has served on the Winnsboro’s Economic Development Corporation Board, the WISD Facilities Committee/Political Action Committee and is in her second term as a City Council Member. Joan states that “it is her goal as a City Council Member, to be responsive to the citizens of this great city, to bring economic vitality in supporting local and new businesses, and to always be seen as an honest and trustworthy representative of our public service responsibilities”.

​Council Member

JIM HOLLOWELL

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Current Term: 09/2018 - 05/2020

jhollowell@winnsborotexas.com

Jim Hollowell grew up in Dallas, Texas. He attended college at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches and fell in love with East Texas and the friendly people here.
Jim has been working for Pilgrims for fourteen years, and has been in the poultry industry for over 43 years at various supervisory and management levels.
Jim and his wife, Marilyn have lived in Winnsboro since 2007. Jim has served on the Planning & Zoning Commission Board and on the City Council. He is an active member of the Winnsboro Reformed Church.
Jim's goal is to promote the Economic Development, Fire Protection, Police Protection and infrastructure of Winnsboro. 

May 14, 2019: Camron Wilcox was sworn in for a two-year term as Mayor; Council Member Joan Morris and new Council Member Mel Mellenberger were sworn in for two-year terms. Mayor Parrish "handing off the gavel" below after swearing in the new members.

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The Winnsboro Civic Web allows citizens to view upcoming and historical meetings of the City Council and WEDC.

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 City Government: How It Works  
                                                             
City Council Procedures and Decorum Policy   

Texas Open Meetings Act Information

Request for Placement on Agenda

2020 Election Calendar:
 
First day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot:                                                                                                                     Wednesday, January 15, 2020
 
Last day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot:                                                                                                                              Friday, February 14, 2020

• 5:00 pm

Last day to file a declaration of Write in Candidacy:                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, February 18, 2020
 
Last day to register to vote:                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, April 02, 2020
 
First day of early voting by personal appearance:                                                                                                                                                  Monday, April 20, 2020
 
Last day to apply for ballot by mail (Received NOT Postmarked):                                                                                                                   Monday, April 20, 2020
 
Last day of early voting by personal appearance:                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, April 28, 2020
 
Last day to receive ballot by mail:                                                                                                                                                                                   Saturday, May 02, 2020

• 7:00 pm

 
Election Day:                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Saturday, May 02, 2020
7:00 am – 7:00 pm

       
                   Early voting will take place at the Wood County Voter Registration Office, located at 200 West Bermuda Street, Quitman, Texas. 
                                            Election Day voting will take place at the Winnsboro Civic Center, 915 Wheeler Drive, Winnsboro, Texas.

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The City of Winnsboro is a Type A general-law municipality. The Administration is responsible for the overall operation of the City and implementing the policies established by the Mayor and the City Council. The six-member at-large Council serves two-year terms with annual elections being held on the first Saturday in May as provided by Election Code Section 141.001; Local Government Code Section 22.032.

To be eligible for the position of mayor, a person must:
(1) Be a United States citizen;
(2) Have been a resident of Texas for at least 12 months, as of the deadline for filing for the office;
(3) Have resided in the city for at least 12 months preceding election day;
(4) Have a current voter registration certificate;
(5) Be 18 years of age or older upon the commencement of the term to be filled at the election;
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities and;
(7) Not have been deemed mentally incompetent by a final judgment of court.
 
To be eligible for the office of council-member, a person must;
(1) Be a United States Citizen;
(2) Have been a resident of Texas for at least 12 months, as of the deadline for filing for the office;
(3) Have resided in the city for at least 6 months preceding the deadline for filing for office;
(4) Have a current voter registration certificate;
(5) Be 18 years of age or older upon the commencement of the term to be filled at the election;
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities and;
(7) Not have been deemed mentally incompetent by a final judgment of court.

City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. 

Agendas are posted in the glass-encased bulletin board on the south side of the building 72 hours prior to the meeting. All meetings are open to the public. Residents are encouraged to participate.