Place 2 Council Member, Mayor Pro Tem· month-level start: May 2025 (re-elected Place 2 May 3, 2025, unopposed, per Van 'Unofficial Tabulation' May 3, 2025 (vantx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1347)); council member on the roster since at least Jan 12, 2023 (earlier minutes); stored start is the current term. month-level end: May 2027 (two-year term; odd-year places).

Mark Heatwole

Van

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Term ending May 1, 2027.

Voice

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Top issues during term (1)(General)

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Election cancellation

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approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 10, 2026

Cancellation of the November 3, 2026 General Election

Voting record (2)(General)

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Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on the Order of Cancellation of the November 3, 2026, General Election for the City of Van.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026