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Grand Prairie honors late Councilmember Mike Doboski; Rodney Anderson sworn in to Place 8
Summary
The council opened with a remembrance for the late Mike Doboski and presented his family with honors. The body then canvassed the March 14 runoff and administered the oath to Rodney Anderson, who will serve the remainder of Place 8's term.
Mayor opened the meeting with a remembrance of Councilmember Mike Doboski, recounting his election in 2017, reelections in 2020 and 2023, service as mayor pro tem, and civic work including help securing Mountain Creek Park (now Mi Familia Park). The mayor said Doboski "believed in showing up, staying involved, and doing work that mattered to the people he served," and invited family members forward to accept a city presentation and speak to the council.
Staff presented and placed before the council a resolution canvassing the 03/14/2026 runoff election results for Place 8 at large. The communication showed 1,935 votes for candidate Anacocca and 2,012 votes for Rodney Anderson; after no questions, Councilmember Junior Zahnu moved to approve the canvass and the body carried the motion. The council then administered the oath of office to Rodney Anderson, who spoke briefly and posed for photographs with family in attendance.
