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David Prescott sworn in as Amarillo councilman as Tom Sherlin offers farewell
Summary
At a special Amarillo City Council meeting, David Prescott was sworn in as councilman for Place 3 and pledged to work across the dais; outgoing Councilman Tom Sherlin delivered farewell remarks reflecting on two years of service and local accomplishments. The council adjourned to an executive session and will reconvene for a 3:00 p.m. business meeting.
At a special meeting of the Amarillo City Council, David Prescott was sworn in as councilman for Place 3 and pledged to work with staff and colleagues to deliver results, while outgoing Councilman Tom Sherlin delivered farewell remarks after two years in office.
Sherlin, introduced by the chair as the council’s outgoing elected official, reflected on his term’s challenges and accomplishments, thanking fellow council members and city staff for their support. "It's been an honor, and I won't forget," Sherlin said, urging continued civic engagement and noting that "the potholes that get filled, the sidewalks that get repaired, the local grants that help small businesses stay open" are examples of how local decisions affect residents.
Fellow council members offered brief tributes and personal anecdotes praising Sherlin’s work ethic and accessibility, with one member recalling hospital visits and persistent constituent outreach. A staff member presented Sherlin with a plaque "in honor of 2 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Amarillo, Tom Sherlin, council member place 3," formally recognizing his tenure.
The council then conducted the oath of office for Prescott. After the oath was completed, Prescott addressed the council and audience, thanking his supporters and family. "First and foremost, I just wanna thank everyone that supported me," Prescott said, naming his wife Carrie and several campaign supporters. He described the election as closely contested, saying the city was "so divided, 50 votes separating the wins versus the, a loss — that's just razor thin," and called for working together to govern the city.
Prescott thanked city staff by name and said he looked forward to learning from his colleagues and delivering on campaign promises. The chair noted a brief reception and that the council would adjourn to an executive session before returning for a 3:00 p.m. business meeting.
No formal votes or policy actions were taken during the ceremony portion of the meeting.
