This election was conducted under the new Act, and included a plebiscite to move to a ward system.

In the 1890s the city moved to a six ward system, with each ward known by a number.

When the city originally adopted a ward system, there were five wards.

Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation.

This was the first election in which a ward system was used.

On April 12, 1897, the city had its first election under the ward system.

Under the ward system, she said, "representatives would be residents and therefore have more of a stake."

The first municipal election held under the ward system occurred in 1978.

Although the ward system of government was discontinued in 1906, the name remained.

They were replaced by a new ward system made of 27 wards.

This election was conducted under the new Act, and included a plebiscite to move to a ward system.

In the 1890s the city moved to a six ward system, with each ward known by a number.

When the city originally adopted a ward system, there were five wards.

Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation.

This was the first election in which a ward system was used.

On April 12, 1897, the city had its first election under the ward system.

Under the ward system, she said, "representatives would be residents and therefore have more of a stake."

The first municipal election held under the ward system occurred in 1978.

Although the ward system of government was discontinued in 1906, the name remained.

They were replaced by a new ward system made of 27 wards.