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Rachel Proctor officially sworn in as mayor of DeSoto
Proctor called on DeSoto residents to join her in improving the city.
The City of DeSoto s Jim Baugh Government Center is pictured in DeSoto Town Center in DeSoto, Texas, Wednesday, June 24, 2020.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
DeSoto’s mayoral transition of power was completed on Thursday evening as Rachel Proctor was officially sworn in and began her term.
“I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to the voters of DeSoto for entrusting me to lock arms with you all and lead our great city into the future,” Proctor said after being sworn in as the 22nd mayor of the city.
Newly elected DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor pledges accountability
Former Mayor Pro Tem Kenzie Moore III vowed to remain involved in the community despite his loss in this week’s election.
The City of DeSoto s Jim Baugh Government Center is pictured.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
The dust has settled on DeSoto’s mayoral election, with Rachel Proctor earning more than 60% of the vote to complete the late Mayor Curtistene McCowan’s unexpired term.
Proctor, a former mayor pro tem, thanked voters for supporting what she called her “Back to the Basics” platform and pledged to be accountable to her constituents.
“I’m excited to join the efforts of the current Council as we continue to work to address the needs of our residents, businesses, and faith community most impacted by the current pandemic while leveling as much support for our city as possible,” she said.