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Joshua City Council certifies special election, swears in Dustin Deese
Joshua City Council · January 2, 2026
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Summary
City council unanimously adopted an ordinance canvassing the Dec. 13 special election and administered the oath to Dustin Deese, who received a clear majority of the votes; staff reported 94 total ballots and an estimated special‑election cost of about $4,500.
The Joshua City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance canvassing the returns of the Dec. 13, 2025 special election and declared Dustin Deese the winner for City Council Place 1. City staff reported 94 total ballots cast, including three ballots returned by mail within the statutory deadline.
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