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The council attorney explained the nomination and voting process to members: nominations are taken without a second, and the council votes on nominations in reverse order of nomination until a nominee receives the required votes. Members then opened nominations for mayor; Dwayne Areola was nominated and received unanimous support on a roll-call vote.

After selecting a mayor, the council followed the same process to choose a mayor pro tem. Councilmembers nominated Kelly Simerick; on roll call each councilmember voted yes, producing a unanimous selection for mayor pro tem.

During public comment earlier in the meeting, resident Jose Huerta urged that the council choose representatives whom residents trust and asked that the council defer to a citywide mayoral election in 2026. The council did not act on that suggestion; it proceeded with the internal selection process required under its rules for choosing a mayor from among council members.

Mayor Areola thanked colleagues and said he looks forward to working with the council and staff on the upcoming budget work. The council noted a budget meeting scheduled for the following week.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Taylor - Special City Council - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following the swearing-in of Heather Long, the Taylor City Council on June 17, 2025, elected Dwayne Areola as mayor and Kelly Simerick as mayor pro tem in unanimous roll-call votes.","taxTitle","Taylor, Williamson County, Texas","taxId",56865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515443,"Taylor City Council adopts resolution canvassing runoff, declares Heather Long winner in District 4",93,5000,98000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3869031-e1366b95499640e11f2c88af6fba5fbe&start=5&end=98","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3869031-e1366b95499640e11f2c88af6fba5fbe/thumbnail_5000.jpg","/articles/6515443/Taylor/Williamson-County/Texas/Taylor-City-Council-adopts-resolution-canvassing-runoff-declares-Heather-Long-winner-in-District-4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515443-8e37132b381fb513ae8b825caf1544b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160343&Signature=DIoY~BOjLBmkHI1loHYiyL84S0xDla7NB3i5anGle6anYCqU0E3p3a8NGv6ts5ZAsW7BXOriGwNv5z~DOP~iV8gmI6stYOFUJGdXlSt-YtgiQnej4hWdZnIMbmxbLB9dVJfBuVGD43WMVJCBhxt7zTmxrJDbmchAoa0sAZXWo-tFBWG5ot4nYD1kQ41HWpbHdTH01d8upM0Fihl8CiId3xCduF4zp85Ud3nCyLAzKzkScy3ZTi253u8TIVswu4L0bISIL2LUT2urw7oQWTo4A7GK7Bdp1-QTwfO9Pa-wJUzNiADQRT51EKx0ptOidrd63HFkJXrb8Q-GWMF2Rt5rUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taylor City Council on June 17, 2025, voted unanimously to adopt Resolution R25-14, which canvassed returns from the June 7, 2025, runoff election and declared Heather Long the winner for the District 4 seat.

The resolution formalized totals reported by staff: 514 total votes cast in the runoff, with Marie Bloomer receiving 180 votes and Heather Long receiving 334 votes. The seat is for a three-year term ending in May 2028.

City staff recommended adoption of Resolution R25-14 as presented. Councilman Greg Redden moved to approve the resolution; Councilwoman Cobb seconded. The motion carried unanimously among members present. At the start of the meeting the city stated four of five council members were present; the roll call on the resolution was recorded as unanimous in favor, with one member absent.

After the vote, the council invited Heather Long to the dais and administered the oath of office. U.S. Congressman John Carter was invited to the podium to participate in the oath.

The council then moved on to select a mayor and mayor pro tem.","The Taylor City Council unanimously adopted Resolution R25-14 on June 17, 2025, certifying the June 7 runoff for District 4 and declaring Heather Long elected; the council then administered the oath of office.","actionData","errors"]

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Taylor City Council selects Dwayne Areola as mayor, names Kelly Simerick mayor pro tem

Taylor City Council adopts resolution canvassing runoff, declares Heather Long winner in District 4