The Village of Surfside Beach, TX,  is an incorporated, Type A general law city with a mayor and five aldermen (councilmen), elected for two-year, staggered terms. We elect two aldermen and the mayor in even years and the remaining three aldermen in odd years. Our current elected officials are:

 Position  Name and E-mail  Phone
Mayor Gregg Bisso
  713-419-1595
Alderman Position at Large Stephen Kedlarchuk   469-525-6666
Alderman Position at Large Zach Parsch  989-941-7852
Alderman Position at Large Oscar Jalifi 979-233-1531
Alderman Position at Large Jennie Green-Prats  979-236-1390
Alderman Position at Large Jonathan Gerber  832-275-2519

Typically, we hold elections on the first Saturday in May. To run for village office, you must file with the City Secretary 60 days before the election. Forms and applications to run are available 90 days before the election. Requirements for running for office under Texas State law include:

TYPE A CITY (Local Government Code, Section 22.032)

Mayor

  • Residence
    • 1 year in state before the filing deadline
    • 1 year in city before election day
  • Age
    • 18 -  must be a registered voter at the time of the election (not required at time of filing)

Alderman

  • Residence
    • 1 year in state before filing deadline
    • 6 months in the city (or ward) before the filing deadline (Texas Election Code, Section 141.001(a); Brown v. Patterson, 609 SW 2nd 287)
  • Age
    • 18 - must be a registered voter at the time of the election (not required at time of filing)