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.
It’s Election Day in DeSoto, with voters about to choose a new mayor. Here’s what you need to know
Mayor Pro Tem Kenzie Moore III and Rachel Proctor, a former mayor pro tem of the city, are vying to fill the late Curtistene McCowan’s term.
The City of DeSoto s Jim Baugh Government Center (right) is pictured in DeSoto Town Center in DeSoto, Texas, Wednesday, June 24, 2020.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) to reflect that Feb. 2 is Election Day.
Tuesday is Election Day in DeSoto, where two candidates are vying to fill the late Curtistene McCowan’s term: Mayor Pro Tem Kenzie Moore III and Rachel Proctor, a former mayor pro tem of the city.