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Northlake council certifies May 3 election results and swears in newly elected members
Summary
At a special canvass meeting beginning at 5:31 p.m., the Town of Northlake council unanimously approved the final Denton County canvass of the May 3, 2025 general election, presented certificates of election and administered oaths to newly and requalified council members.
The Town of Northlake council on a special canvass meeting beginning at 5:31 p.m. certified the results of the May 3, 2025 general election and presented certificates and oaths to newly and requalified council members.
Mayor Brian Monti, presiding officer of the town’s canvassing authority, read the Denton County Elections Administration final canvas and certified the totals: "I, Mayor Brian Monti, presiding officer of canvassing authority for the town of Northlake general election, held on 05/03/2025, in Denton County, Texas, hereby certify that the following is total of all votes received by each candidate as verified in the Denton County Elections Administration final canvas report." The mayor read vote totals in the meeting record, including Roger Sessions (385 votes), Meryl Lorenz (397 votes), Argo Flores (153 votes) and Josh Pizzuto (323 votes).
Councilmember Fowler moved to approve the canvass and Councilmember Gans seconded; the motion "carried 6 to, unanimously 6 with 1 absent," according to the meeting record. The certification statement noted compliance with section 67.004 of the Texas Election Code.
Following the vote, certificates of election were presented to Councilmember Roger Sessions and others in order of placement, and oaths of office were administered to Meryl Lorenz (council member place 5) and Josh Pizzuto. Miss Parker administered the oath and led the recitation that included conflict-of-interest and fidelity language; both Lorenz and Pizzuto repeated the sworn text.
Departing councilmember P.K. offered brief remarks thanking family, staff and residents and urging colleagues to prioritize relationships: "Everything is built on the quality of our relationships," P.K. said. Town Manager Drew Korn briefed the council on staff and upcoming calendar items, including board and commission appointment timelines and a strategic planning session planned for Oct. 18.
Mayor Monti closed the special meeting at 5:51 p.m. and noted light refreshments were available. The record shows that Dr. Shelton will take his oath at a later time.
