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After months of charges, counter-charges and in some cases appalling behavior encouraged by social media, the Kennedale voters have spoken. The message is mixed – incumbents are ok with one exception.?{{more: continue …}}
- Kennedale?s mayor has been re-elected to another two year term in a very close race that came down to just 17 votes.?
- Two sitting members of the Kennedale City Council survived recall elections with a strong vote on election day.?
- The Kennedale council got two pair of fresh eyes to help solve the conflicts that have come close to shutting down City Hall this past 10 months.?
- And, the Kennedale school district saw a surprise upset of a long time board member and community leader by a political newcomer and former school district teacher.
The count in ballot order …
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School Trustee, Place 1 Kennedale ISD?(vote total 1,403)
- Incumbent Leslie Carruthers 803 (57.23%)?
- Deborah Harris 600 (42.77%)?
School Trustee, Place 2 Kennedale ISD (vote total 1,434)
- Daniel A Medina 441 (30.75%)?
- Incumbent Julie Webb 993 (69.25%)?
School Trustee, Place 3 Kennedale ISD (vote total 1,42)
- Michael Strange 795 (54.38%)?
- Incumbent Joe Taylor (45.62%)?
Mayor, City of Kennedale (vote total 1,237)
- Jan Joplin 627 (49.31%)?
- Incumbent Brian Johnson 627 (50.69%)?
City Council, Place 2 City of Kennedale (vote total 1,17)
- Lary Atkins 505 (42.87%)?
- Chris Pugh 673 (57.13%)?
City Council, Place 4 City of Kennedale (vote total 1,166)
- Timothy Brestowski 522 (44.77%)?
- Linda Rhodes 644 (55.23%)
City of Kennedale, Proposition A – Recall of Sandra Lee (vote total 1,214)
- Yes: 589 (48.52%) No: 625 (51.48%)?
City of Kennedale, Proposition B ? Recall Jan Joplin (vote total 1,217)
- Yes: 561 (46.10%) No: 656 (53.90%)?
These vote totals are considered unofficial until certified by city council and school board action.
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