Feb. 13, 2026

In This Issue:

Election Filing Period Closes TODAY

Proposed Charter Amendments

Updated Veteran Coins

Library Activities

Meet Our Adoptable Pet of the Week

Public Meetings:

Feb. 17 - Library Board
Feb. 18 - Planning & Zoning
Feb. 23 - Town Council

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Filing Deadline TODAY for May 2, 2026 Election

Anyone wishing to run for Town Council in May must file their application by 5 p.m. today.

On Monday, Feb. 9, the Town of Sunnyvale called a General Election for May 2, 2026, to elect two Town Council Members, designated as Places 3 and 4. Council Member terms are for a period of three years. All incumbents – Manu Danny, Place 3; and Holly Garland, Place 4 - are eligible to run for re-election.

The period for submitting an application for a place on the May 2, 2026, ballot runs through Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.

For more information about the Council election, visit the Town Secretary's page on the website.

Upcoming Charter Amendment Election

The Sunnyvale Town Council is required to appoint a Charter Review Committee at least every five years to review the Town Charter for needed updates. Such updates would be to bring the Charter into compliance with State law, address any legal or administrative issues, and improve the effective application of the Charter to current conditions.

A nine-person committee began meeting last summer and has brought forward a variety of Charter amendments to be put before Town voters in the May 2 election. Many of those changes are procedural in nature. The amendments include the creation of a Parks and Recreation Board and the requirement for a Library Board, which currently exists.

The proposed amendments also include term limits for the Mayor and Town Council members and would change the Mayor's term from two years to three years.

For more information about the proposed Charter amendments, visit the Town Secretary's page on the website.

Salute to Veterans: Coin Update

Attention military veterans: If you participated in our 2025 Salute to Veterans event at Town Hall, please know that we are issuing updated challenge coins to you.

Please stop by Sunnyvale Town Hall at 127. N. Collins Road during regular Monday through Friday business hours to pick yours up.

If you need it mailed to you, email Rachel Ramsey and provide your mailing address.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place in Sunnyvale

Story Times for children ages two to five and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Story times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home!

Feb. 18: Pajama Story time
Feb. 25: Books!

Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30 p.m.

The library book club meets on the third Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m.

February 18: Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres

Say Hi to Trixie and Sasha!

Learn more about this pet and others on our Petfinder page

Trixie (two years old) and Sasha (seven months old) are female Domestic Medium Hair cats. Trixie and Sasha are a sweet duo who have a strong bond together. Trixie has a gray coat with brown eyes, while Sasha has a beautiful black coat. Both are cuddly, playful and happy cats who would ideally be adopted together but can be adopted separately. After six months with the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter, they would love the chance at a forever home.

We would love for you to share this with others and bring awareness to the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter's animals and services. If your family is ready to welcome a new member, we currently have many adoptable pets in our shelter looking for a loving home. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling (214) 862-4525.

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Visit TownofSunnyvale/Communication to sign up and learn more. You must register to receive these notifications via text, phone or email. Register at TownofSunnyvale/Alerts. Be sure to click all the weather alert options you want to receive.

Explore the Town's website at TownofSunnyvale.org for these and many more resources.