Discuss & Consider Resolution 833: A Resolution Canvasing the Vote for the May 7, 2016 General Election, Declaring Candidates Elected, and Requiring the Oath of Office.

She reported the elected candidates were John Williams (with 747 votes); Thomas E. (Tom) England (with 678 votes); Tom Maxwell (with 660 votes); and Beverly Volle (with 619 votes).

MINUTES (City Council of the City of Universal City, Texas) — Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 (PDF)

Mayor Williams acknowledged receipt of the final election returns from the Bexar County Election Administrator. The City’s Resolution 860 recorded candidate votes and declared the following candidates elected to office for a two-year term (2018-2020), effective upon taking the Oath of Office:

FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBER
Paul Najarian 394
Tom Maxwell 451
Beverly Volle 462

MINUTES

Municipal Court Judge Charles Stubblefield, acting in his authority as the judge of the Universal City Municipal Court of Record, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor John Williams and Councilmembers Paul Najarian, Tom Maxwell, and Beverly Volle. They each signed their officer statement and returned to their respective places on council.

MINUTES — CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY, TEXAS — Regular Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 (PDF)

The City Council officially finds and determines that a Runoff Election is not required and that the following candidates are declared to be the elected City officials, as set forth in the returns attached hereto as Exhibits A and B, in the named capacity as elected by resident, qualified electors of the City who voted at the election:

FOR MAYOR
Tom Maxwell (with 826 votes)

RES-973-2024-May-2024-Election-Canvass_Executed

FOR MAYOR
Tom Maxwell (with 826 votes)

The City Council officially finds, determines, and declares that the elected Mayor and Councilmembers shall be for a two-year term, effective upon taking the Oath of Office.

Tom Maxwell was elected mayor of Universal City in 2024 for a two-year term. He was elected to the Universal City Council in 2016 and 2018 and served as a councilmember in 2020.

2026 Texas General Election

As of September 24, 2026, Tom Maxwell did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Mayor Tom Maxwell said these improvements are necessary for Universal City and that the golf course is an amenity for residents.

“I’m not a golfer, but I understand the importance of golfing. There [are] hundreds of friendships and business deals made on that golf course and around that golf course and at the events center,” Maxwell said... 

Maxwell said the venue tax is a retail sales tax used for parks and recreation projects, along with the golf course.

Universal City enters into $2.37M contract for golf course renovations | Community Impact

Maxwell said the venue tax is a retail sales tax used for parks and recreation projects, along with the golf course.

“No property taxes are going to support the golf course,” Maxwell said.

While renovations are ongoing, the course will remain open. Garcia said they hoping to be completed by the end of July.

Said golf course improvements are necessary and will not be funded with property taxes.

- Said golf course improvements are necessary and will not be funded with property taxes.

Public Services

Universal City City Council approved the awarding of a contract for an update to the city's comprehensive plan. This decision was made in a 3-3 council vote, with Mayor Tom Maxwell breaking the tie in favor of the contract.

Universal City City Council awards contract for Comprehensive Plan update | San Antonio | Community Impact

As mayor, broke a tie to approve a contract for the city's comprehensive-plan update.

- As mayor, broke a tie to approve a contract for the city's comprehensive-plan update.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Tom Maxwell

As of September 24, 2026, Tom Maxwell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports improvements to Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center as a community amenity and venue for social and business activity.

We are truly proud to be known as the Gateway to Joint Base San Antonio Randolph Air Force Base. Our City has come a long way since it was initially named Randolph Field back in 1930.
As a veteran myself, I understand why so many retired veterans who served at Randolph decided to remain here and call the community home. We even have a park meticulously planned by our Public Works Department named Veterans Park. And we're proud to be designated as a Purple Heart City. We also have veterans serving in our exceptional police and fire departments and among our administrative staff. Some of the volunteers in our amazing volunteer groups have served as well.

Mayor's Welcome | Universal City, TX - Official Website

After taking their Oath of Office:
Mayor Tom Maxwell
Councilmember Lori Putt
Councilmember Bernard Rubal

Mayor Williams noted a quorum was present.

Resolution 973-2024: A Resolution canvassing the vote for the 04 May 2024 General Election, declaring the candidates elected, requiring the Oath of Office, and providing an effective date.

Mayor Williams noted the following election results provided by a combination of Bexar County and Guadalupe County:
For Mayor (Two-Year Term)
Tom Maxwell — 826 votes

MINUTES — City Council of the City of Universal City, May 14, 2024

Tom was elected mayor of Universal City in 2024 to a two-year term.

Said property taxes will not support the golf course renovation.

Supports renovations to the Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center, saying the venue fosters friendships, business deals, and events.

WHEREAS, the said respective CANDIDATES have received the following number of votes:

FOR MAYOR (TWO-YEAR TERM)
Tom Maxwell **820
FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBER (TWO-YEAR TERM)
Bernard Rubal **529
Lori Putt **552
Paul Najarian **451
Richard Edwards **386
Phil Vaughan **609
Nick Ferguson **385

AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142024-739 (PDF)

Tom Maxwell was elected mayor of Universal City in 2024.

Universal City enters into $2.37M contract for golf course renovations

Supports golf course and event center improvements, saying they facilitate friendships and business deals.

Said property taxes will not support the golf course.

- Said property taxes will not support the golf course.

Tom Maxwell was sworn in as the mayor of Universal City during a called meeting on May 14. Bernard Rubal, Phil Vaughan and Lori Putt were sworn in as City Council members.

Universal City's new mayor, council members sworn in May 14

In the May 4 election, Maxwell ran unopposed for the mayor position, while six candidates ran for City Council.

Title: Tom Maxwell

Body: Tom Maxwell is the Mayor of Universal City. You can reach him via email or by phone at 210-659-0333 Ext: 737.

Tom Maxwell is the mayor of Universal City.

Supports VoidForm's Universal City facility expansion, saying it will increase manufacturing capacity and help meet regional demand.

Said the golf course will be supported by revenue from the venue tax rather than property taxes.

Supports improvements to the Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center, describing it as a resident amenity that helps foster community friendships and business connections.

Tom Maxwell was sworn in as the city’s mayor in May 2024 after running unopposed, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. ...

Universal City calls election for mayor, 3 at-large council member seats | San Antonio | Community Impact

Tom Maxwell was sworn in as Universal City’s mayor in May 2024 after running unopposed.

Said property taxes will not fund the golf course.

Plans to use Universal City's citizen-designed comprehensive plan.

Tom Maxwell was sworn in as the city’s mayor in May 2024 after running unopposed, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. ...

In Universal City, the mayor is elected to a two-year term by majority vote in even-numbered years, and council members are elected at-large to two-year staggered terms.

The official city directory identifies Maxwell as mayor, and the city's May 2026 General Election page lists: “Mayor (Vote for none or one)
Tom Maxwell.”

Universal City calls election for mayor, 3 at-large council member seats | Community Impact

Tom Maxwell serves as mayor of Universal City. He was sworn in May 2024 after running unopposed.

Said golf-course and event-center improvements are necessary because the venues facilitate friendships and business deals.

As a veteran myself, I understand why so many retired veterans who served at Randolph decided to remain here and call the community home. We even have a park meticulously planned by our Public Works Department named Veterans Park.

In Universal City, the mayor is elected to a two-year term by majority vote in even-numbered years, and council members are elected at-large to two-year staggered terms. "At-large" means that the council member serves the whole city, not a district or neighborhood, according to the city's website. Tom Maxwell was sworn in as the city’s mayor in May 2024 after running unopposed, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

Universal City calls election for mayor, 3 at-large council member seats

Tom Maxwell is the Mayor of Universal City. You can reach him via email or by phone at 210-659-0333 Ext: 737.

Tom currently serves as mayor of Universal City. He was sworn in during May 2024 after running unopposed.

Said renovations at Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center are necessary and described the course as an amenity for residents.

Tom Maxwell was sworn in as the mayor of Universal City during a called meeting on May 14. Bernard Rubal, Phil Vaughan and Lori Putt were sworn in as City Council members.

In the May 4 election, Maxwell ran unopposed for the mayor position, while six candidates ran for City Council. During the May 14 meeting, City Council canvassed the votes and swore in the three candidates who received the most votes.

Tom Maxwell was sworn in as mayor of Universal City on May 14 after running unopposed in the May 4 election.

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