The City of Katy City Council on May 14 formally canvassed the May 3, 2025 election, declaring William H. “Dusty” Thiele the winner of the mayoral race and confirming that all five proposed charter amendments on the special election ballot were not enacted.

The canvass ordinance was moved by Councilmember Dan Smith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris; the motion carried on a verbal vote and the council issued certificates of election. Judge Brashear administered the oath of office to William H. "Dusty" Thiele, who then delivered brief remarks to the council and audience.

The canvass report presented to the council showed 2,304 total ballots cast for mayor: 1,902 votes for Thiele, 289 for Michael Payne and 113 under votes. The special charter amendment propositions likewise failed: Proposition A (894 for, 1,337 against), Proposition B (805 for, 1,410 against), Proposition C (807 for, 1,393 against), Proposition D (914 for, 1,290 against), and Proposition E (640 for, 1,571 against). The city secretary read the tallies during the presentation of returns.

Resident and former candidate Michael Payne used his public-comment time to address the council, saying, “the election is finally over. There were many twists and turns, and the election even getting heated at times.” Payne congratulated Thiele on his victory while saying his own campaign helped highlight concerns about how charter amendments were placed on the ballot.

After taking the oath, Mayor William H. "Dusty" Thiele thanked voters and laid out priorities for his second full term, saying, “Public safety will always be one of our top priorities.” He also highlighted drainage and flood mitigation, mobility and traffic improvements, continued investment in the historic town square and parks, and support for local businesses as areas the council would pursue.

The meeting adjourned after council members offered congratulations and the mayor said, “Let’s get to work.”