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Grand Prairie reelected two council members, approves $327M bond; District 3 heads to June 13 runoff
Summary
City staff reported that Georgia Clemson and Bessie Adams won council seats, voters approved a $327,000,000 general obligation bond for streets, public safety and parks, and District 3 will hold a June 13 runoff between David Chappell and Amber Timberlake.
Grand Prairie staff announced the results of the May 2 election: Georgia Clemson, who ran unopposed in District 1, and Bessie Adams, who defeated Marquetta Nimmo for Place 7 at large, retained their seats on the city council. "The results of the May 2nd general and bond election are in, and Grand Prairie voters have reelected 2 members of the city council," the staff member said.
Officials also said voters approved all three propositions in a $327,000,000 general obligation bond package. The package is designated for public projects including streets, public safety enhancements and parks and recreation facilities, city staff said. The announcement directed residents seeking more details about the bond or the runoff to the city's website.
No winner was determined in District 3 on election night; city officials reported the race will proceed to a runoff between David Chappell and Amber Timberlake on June 13. The city statement did not specify precinct-level totals or turnout in the contested races. For election results and more information about the runoff or the bond package, the staff member advised the public to visit gptx.org.
