Denton City Council certifies May election results and announces District 3 runoff

Denton City Council convened on May 13, 2025, to officially canvass the results of the recent municipal elections held on May 3. The council adopted an ordinance confirming the election outcomes, which included the election of council members for Districts 1, 2, and 4, as well as a special election for proposed charter amendments.

In District 1, Vicky Byrd was elected unopposed, while District 2 saw Brian Beck emerge victorious with 58.2% of the vote against Nick Stevens. The election for District 3, however, will proceed to a runoff on June 7, 2025, as no candidate secured a majority. Margie Ellis and Susie Rumor will compete in this runoff.

The special election included three propositions aimed at amending the city charter. Propositions A and B, which sought to replace gendered language with non-gendered terms and to clarify conflicts with state law, respectively, passed with majority support. Proposition C, which proposed extending the term of the municipal judge from two to four years, did not pass.

Following the canvassing, newly elected council members were sworn in, with Byrd, Beck, and Joe Holland from District 4 taking their oaths of office. Each expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted their commitment to the community.

The meeting concluded with a reminder of a community event scheduled for the following day, celebrating local talent Brianna Nicks, who reached the top three in this year's American Idol competition. This event aims to foster community spirit and engagement among residents.