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Lucas City Council certifies May 2 election, names Jonathan Underhill and Rebecca Orr to council seats
Summary
At a brief special meeting, the Lucas City Council adopted Resolution R2026-05-05581 to canvass the May 2, 2026 election, declaring Jonathan Underhill the winner for seat 1 and Rebecca Orr the winner for seat 2; the resolution passed by a 4-0 voice vote.
At a special meeting, the Lucas City Council adopted Resolution R2026-05-05581 canvassing and certifying the results of the May 2, 2026 general election, declaring Jonathan Underhill elected to city council seat 1 and Rebecca Orr elected to seat 2 for three-year terms beginning May 21, 2026.
Mayor (speaker 1) introduced agenda item 2 and read the resolution text, saying, “The Collin County sent the final numbers, and I’ll read the resolution below.” The resolution formalizes the city’s acceptance of Collin County’s reported totals and provides a severability clause and effective date.
The mayor announced the vote totals reported by Collin County: seat 1 — Richard Allen, 84 votes (14%); Jonathan Underhill, 505 votes (85.7%); seat 2 — John Owesek, 227 votes (36.4%); Rebecca Orr, 396 votes (63.5%). The reading states the winners will serve three-year terms beginning May 21, 2026.
A council member (speaker 2) moved to approve Resolution R2026-05-05581 “as just previously read.” The motion received a second. The council approved the resolution by voice vote; the mayor announced, “We have 4 ayes, so motion carries.”
After the certification, the mayor moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 a.m.
Election date: May 2, 2026. Resolution: R2026-05-05581. Term start date listed in the resolution: May 21, 2026.
