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Sunnyvale canvasses special election; Holly Garland sworn in to Place 4

Sunnyvale Town Council · November 10, 2025

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Summary

The Town Council formally canvassed the Nov. 4 special election and certified Holly Garland as the winner for Place 4. Garland took the oath of office immediately after the canvass; the certification resolution passed unanimously by those present.

Sunnyvale's Town Council on Nov. 10 certified the results of the Nov. 4 special election and swore in Holly Garland as councilmember for Place 4. Town Secretary Rachel announced the tabulation showing Tyler Feathers with 948 votes (48.67%) and Holly Garland with 1,000 votes (51.33%), and staff recommended the council adopt Resolution 2025-22 to canvass returns.

Councilmember Finch moved to approve the canvass resolution; Mayor Pro Tem Clark seconded. The council voted 6-0 to adopt the canvass resolution. Following the vote, staff presented the certificate of election and administered the oath of office; Garland repeated the oath and formally assumed the seat.

The certification follows state timing rules for canvassing election returns; Town Secretary Rachel told the council the canvass was being held within the statutory window for municipal canvassing. After the swearing-in, Garland took photos with family and council members and joined the meeting for the evening's business.

The council's action on Resolution 2025-22 completes the formal canvass step required after the special election. No legal challenges or further procedural steps were announced at the meeting.