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Council approves canvass of special election results; Allen Eaton sworn in

Hurst City Council · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Hurst City Council voted to approve a resolution canvassing the May 2 special election results and administered the oath to Allen Eaton, who was sworn as council member, Place 5. Council members also recognized retiring member Gary Waldron.

The Hurst City Council voted to approve Resolution 19-13 canvassing the May 2, 2026 special election results and formally acknowledged the results before administering certificates of election. Mayor (speaker S1) said the council would accept the resolution after council members reviewed the returns.

Following the canvass, Allen Eaton took the oath of office as council member, Place 5, swearing to "faithfully execute the duties of the office of council member, place 5, of the City of Hurst, State of Texas." The mayor and colleagues recognized outgoing council member Gary Waldron for his service; the mayor noted, "This is the last vote that Gary Waldron will take on this current council."