CITY COUNCIL

The Navasota City Council is the elected body that provides the direction and policy for the City of Navasota. The City of Navasota operates under a Home Rule Charter with a council/manager form of government. There are five elected council members who serve for alternating two-year terms.

Navasota City Council
Top row, from left: Councilmember Mark Jackson, Councilmember Grant Holt
Bottom row, from left: Mayor Pro-Tem Peter Canney, Mayor Bert Miller, Councilmember Russell Cushman

The role of the City Council is to enact ordinances and resolutions, adopt regulations, and set policy direction for the conduct of the affairs of the city. The citizens of Navasota elect the five members of the City Council at large. The City of Navasota Charter stipulates that the council members will vote on which members serve as the mayor and mayor pro tem.

The City Council appoints the citizens of Navasota and Grimes County to approximately ninety seats on the advisory boards and commissions. Along with the Council, these board members serve as volunteers and play an important role in shaping the Navasota of tomorrow.

Navasota City Council Retreat