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Paula Taylor sworn in to Katy City Council after special election win
Summary
Following canvass of the Jan. 31 special election, the council declared Paula Taylor the Ward A winner and administered her oath of office; Taylor thanked voters, noted challenging winter voting conditions, and said she will resign from the Keep Katy Beautiful board.
The Katy City Council formally canvassed and declared the results of the Jan. 31 special election for Ward A during its Feb. 9 meeting, confirming Paula Taylor as the winner with 245 votes (71.01%) to Cara Bonin’s 100 votes (28.99%). The city reported 346 total ballots cast; turnout for Ward A was about 4.5% of registered voters.
Council then administered the oath of office to Paula Taylor. In brief remarks after the oath, Council Member Taylor thanked voters, praised election workers who persevered through difficult weather during early voting and election day, and said she will resign from the Keep Katy Beautiful board while serving on council. She asked residents who did not vote for her to share concerns and said she intended to earn their trust.
Procedural detail: The ordinance canvassing and declaring the election results was moved by Council Member Court and seconded by Council Member Smith, and carried on a voice vote. The oath and remarks followed the formal vote and were recorded on the meeting minutes.
Quote: "I’m so deeply honored to take this seat on city Katy City Council," Taylor said after the oath, and she encouraged civic participation ahead of the upcoming regular election for three council seats.
Next steps: Taylor will serve the unexpired term through May 2027; council noted the upcoming regular election cycle and encouraged continued voter participation.
