Government Officials:
Mayor: Chris Burkett
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2: Ramsey Lindsey
City Councilmember, Place 5: Cecelia Irvan
City Councilmember, Place 1: Chad Jacoby
City Councilmember, Place 3: Gregg Sprinkel
City Councilmember, Place 4: James Chemp Chemplanikal
City Administrator: Chris Kidwell
City Attorney: Leigh Ann Thompson
Chief of Police: John Alderson
Municipal Court Judge: James H. Barnett

In the city election, there are three candidates, incumbent Mayor Chris Burkett, Bill Creed and Jesse Hill.

In Council Place 4, there’s incumbent Councilman James “Chemp” Chemplanikal and challenger Dan Benson.

The Tawakoni Current will be live streaming this event on Facebook.

James "Chemp" Chemplanikal currently serves as a city council member for Place 4 in West Tawakoni.

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A divided City Council approved a four-day workweek for West Tawakoni city employees at its meeting Tuesday. Following extensive discussion among residents and council members during a special session and workshop, the decision came down to a vote for the four-day week, except James “Chemp” Chemplankal voting against and Cecilia Irvan abstaining. Discussion was over going to the five-day work week, or on the four-day schedule.

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Voted against adopting a four-day workweek for West Tawakoni city employees.

- Voted against adopting a four-day workweek for West Tawakoni city employees.

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As of November 6, 2026, James "Chemp" Chemplanikal did not have a website or any information online.

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James "Chemp" Chemplanikal

As of November 6, 2026, James "Chemp" Chemplanikal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Government Officials:
Mayor
Chris Burkett
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2
Ramsey Lindsey
City Councilmember, Place 5
Cecelia Irvan
City Councilmember, Place 1
Chad Jacoby
City Councilmember, Place 3
Gregg Sprinkel
City Councilmember, Place 4
James Chemp Chemplanikal
City Administrator
Chris Kidwell
City Attorney
Leigh Ann Thompson
Chief of Police
John Alderson
Municipal Court Judge
James H. Barnett

Texas Municipal League City Profile: West Tawakoni

With the filing deadline for either council or mayor in West Tawakoni about two weeks away, all three incumbent council positions have submitted their applications to be on the November ballot. City Secretary Mari Chumley said Mayor Chris Burkett has not finalized his application, however Councilmen Ramsey Lindsey, Place 2; and James “Chemp” Chemplanikal, Place 4, have submitted their applications, as did Cecelia Irvan for the unexpired term of Place 5.

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James "Chemp" Chemplanikal currently serves as a West Tawakoni City Council member for Place 4.

Voted against a four-day workweek for West Tawakoni city employees.

Texas Municipal League city profile: West Tawakoni

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Dan Benson

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