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Livingston City Council unanimously canvasses Nov. 4 election, swears in three aldermen and names Alan Cook mayor pro‑tem
Summary
At a brief special meeting on Nov. 10, 2025, the City Council of the City of Livingston unanimously adopted a resolution canvassing the Nov. 4 general election, administered oaths to Raymond Luna, Bobby Jackson Sr. and Marty Drake, and elected Alderman Alan Cook as mayor pro‑tem for 2025–2026.
The City Council of the City of Livingston, Texas, unanimously approved a resolution canvassing the returns of the Nov. 4, 2025 general election, administered the Oath of Office to three newly elected aldermen and selected Alderman Alan Cook to serve as mayor pro‑tem for the 2025–2026 term during a special meeting on Nov. 10, 2025.
City Secretary and Assistant City Manager Ellie Monteaux presented the unofficial results and a proposed resolution to canvass the returns. Alderman Andy Evans moved to adopt the resolution; Alderman Alan Cook seconded the motion, and the council voted unanimously to approve it. The adopted measure was recorded as RESOLUTION NO. 641, captioned, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON, TEXAS, GENERAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 4, 2025.”
Following the canvass, Monteaux administered the Oath of Office to Raymond Luna, Bobby Jackson Sr. and Marty Drake. Mayor Judy B. Cochran presented Certificates of Election to each newly sworn alderman.
Mayor Cochran noted that at the first meeting of the council following the general election the council elects a mayor pro‑tem to serve a one‑year term. Alderman Raymond Luna moved that Alderman Alan Cook serve as mayor pro‑tem for the 2025–2026 term; Alderman Andy Evans seconded the motion, which carried on a unanimous vote.
With no further business, Alderman Alan Cook moved to adjourn the special meeting at 5:07 P.M.; Alderman Bobby Jackson seconded, and the council voted unanimously to adjourn.
Attendance recorded in the minutes lists Mayor Judy B. Cochran and councilmembers Alan Cook, Raymond Luna, Bobby Jackson Sr., Andy Evans and Billy S. Wiggins, along with City Manager Scott Ferguson, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Ellie Monteaux and other staff and guests. The meeting convened at 5:00 P.M. and concluded at 5:07 P.M.
