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Commerce council appoints Stephanie Lawrence mayor, fills council and pro tem posts
Summary
The Commerce City Council on Dec. 16 appointed Stephanie Lawrence as mayor to serve until the May 2, 2026 election, named Daniel Starks to the open Place 3 seat and appointed Tony Henry as mayor pro tem. City staff explained the appointments under Texas constitutional and local charter rules.
Stephanie Lawrence was appointed mayor by the Commerce City Council on Dec. 16 and sworn into office during the meeting. City Manager Javi Lisenby explained the legal framework for filling the vacancy, saying, "This is a unique situation, in which we are appointing a new mayor in the middle of an existing term." The council voted to appoint Lawrence, and she took the…
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