HomeMy WebLinkAbout2027-001 TML Region 8 DirectorOctober 02, 2026 Report No. 2027-001
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Election of the Region 8 Director to the Texas Municipal League (TML) Board of Directors.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
TML has provided the City of Denton notice of the upcoming election for the Region 8 Director
position on the TML Board of Directors. Two officials have been nominated, and participating
cities must vote with a majority of their governing body.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton has been a member of TML for nearly 113 years, serving as one of its original
founding members in 1913. Denton is part of Region 8, which includes the counties of Denton,
Wise, Cooke, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Erath, Hood, Johnson, and Somervell. Each Region
elects a slate of officers from participating cities – president, first and second vice president,
secretary/treasurer, and a TML Board Director. The TML Board Director serves a two-year term
representing the region on the TML Board of Directors.
Two officials have been nominated to serve as the Region 8 Director:
• Mike Browning, Council Member, Aubrey
• Mary Sarver, Mayor Pro Tem, Grandview (incumbent)
A brief biography for each candidate is included in the attachments below.
Each TML city is entitled to one vote, which must be cast by a majority of the city’s governing
body. Ballots must reach the TML office by 5:00 pm on November 5, 2026. Staff will present an
item for individual consideration on the October 13, 2026 agenda seeking approval of a resolution
for this appointment. Any questions regarding the process or the candidates should be directed to
staff by Friday, October 9.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. TML Region 8 Director Official Ballot
2. TML Region 8 Director Candidate Biographies
STAFF CONTACT:
Kristi Fogle
Chief of Staff
Kristi.Fogle@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8565
REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: City Manager’s Office