With the tie made official by the canvass board, the city is heading to a recount in the Killeen City Council District 4 race. The recount will take place at 9 a.m. today at City Hall.
The official results of the May 1 election show incumbent Steve Harris with 181 votes, Michael Boyd with 181, and Brockley Moore with 112. Harris will remain in his seat until a winner is decided, which is in accordance with the Texas State Constitution, city officials said.
On Tuesday the city released a memo from City Attorney Traci Briggs to City Manager Kent Cagle outlining the status of the race and discussing next steps.
The Killeen City Council officially swore in two new members and elected a new mayor pro tem on Tuesday night. Councilmember Steve Harris will retain his District 4 seat until that race is settled either by recount or by a new election.
At present, the election is tied with Harris and challenger Michael Boyd receiving 181 votes apiece.
The canvass board, composed of Councilmembers Ken Wilkerson and Rick Williams, presented the ordinance, which showed 2,583 votes were cast in the May 1 election and listed the official vote tallies for each candidate.
When Mayor Jose Segarra called for the vote to approve the canvass, Councilmember Mellisa Brown chose to abstain from the vote.
Killeen city council approves $5.8 million bid for road repairs
Drivers will start to see repairs being made to major roads and highways as early as next week. Author: Matt Lively (KCEN) Updated: 10:25 PM CDT May 11, 2021
KILLEEN, Texas Drivers can breathe a sigh of relief in Killeen as a $5.8 million bid to make repairs to the roads was approved by the city council Tuesday night.
Winter storm damage in February caused major potholes and divots on numerous Killeen roadways and highways. In total, mayor Jose Segarra estimates that there is $40 million worth of damage. He said this is a project they ve been working on now for a few months and are happy to get it approved.
Officials confirm nearly 40 addresses placed in wrong district during early voting in Killeen
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KILLEEN, TX â The race is over for three newly elected Killeen Council members, but for District 4 candidates Michael Boyd and incumbent Steve Harris, theyâll have to take an extra lap.
âI did not expect it, I am surprised but Iâm happy with the turnout,â said Michael Boyd, Candidate for Killeen City Council District.
âEvery vote count and this is a prime example,â said Steve Harris for Candidate for Killeen City Council District.
181 to 181, Killeen city officials announced the two tied Monday after all mail-in ballots were counted for the Killeen City Council election.