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Grand Prairie officials reelected; voters approve $327 million bond package
Summary
Grand Prairie voters reelected two city council members and approved all three propositions in a $327,000,000 general obligation bond package to fund streets, public safety and parks; a District 3 runoff is set for June 13.
Grand Prairie election results from May 2 were read on the broadcast as official. The reporter said incumbents Georgia Clemson and Bessie Adams retained their seats on the city council and will serve three-year terms. "Both incumbent Georgia Clemson who ran unopposed in city council district 1 and Bessie Adams who defeated Marquetta Nimmo in place 7 at large retained their seats," the reporter said.
The segment noted that no winner was determined in District 3, prompting a runoff scheduled for June 13 between David Chappell and Amber Timberlake. The broadcast also reported that voters approved all three propositions in a $327,000,000 general obligation bond package. The bond funds were described as intended for public projects including streets, public safety enhancements, and parks and recreation facilities.
The broadcast did not include vote tallies or text of individual propositions; it directed listeners to gptx.org for full election results and bond details.
