News Flash

TO: Citizens of Stafford

From: J. Magana, Fire Chief/EMC 

Date: January 25, 2026

RE: Local Disaster Declaration

The City of Stafford first responder crews have been actively responding to the winter weather impacts and supporting our community through response and recovery operations. To ensure we can continue coordinating resources efficiently and request assistance if needed, the City has issued a Local Disaster Declaration.

Our priorities throughout this event remain life safety, property protection, and the maintenance of essential services. We are continuing to coordinate with our public safety teams and partner agencies and will provide updates as conditions change and services return to normal.

Please stay informed through official City communications. Our multimedia team is sharing updates and safety information on SMETV, and you can follow the City of Stafford on social media for verified information.

If travel is not necessary, please avoid driving until conditions improve. Continue checking on neighbors, especially seniors, and anyone who may need additional help, and follow official guidance.

Finally, thank you for your continued support and cooperation throughout this event. We also want to recognize and thank our Mayor and City Council for standing firmly behind our first responders and ensuring they have what they need to serve the community safely and effectively.

Thank you, and please stay safe.

The City of Stafford is currently receiving applications for Council Member Position No. 5 and Council Member Position No. 6 for the May 2, 2026, General Election. The deadline to apply for these positions is Feb. 13.

To be eligible to run for city office, candidates must:

1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Be twenty-one (21) years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election.
3. Have not been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court.
4. Have not been convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned
5. Have resided continuously in the City for twelve (12) months immediately preceding the deadline for filing an application for a place on the ballot.
6. Be a resident and qualified voter.

For more information on the May 2 election and to view the City of Stafford Candidate Packet, please go to our Elections page.

What: City Council Applications Open

When: Jan. 14 through Feb. 13

More Information: City of Stafford Elections Page

The City of Stafford has revamped its New/Re-Occupancy Page in order to help any Stafford businesses and citizens with any questions with the process. 

As a reminder, all applications must be submitted through MGO Connect. From there it will go through a Zoning Designation Plan Review before advancing to Final Fees and Inspections.

For a step-by-step guide on the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application Process, complete with how-to and examples, please visit our Occupancy Application PDF and follow the steps. Below is a quick guide of the entire process.