Mayor pro tem elected, run-off election set

BASTROP – The Bastrop city council met last week to canvass the votes of the May 6 general election.

Jim Duggan agreed to do the honors of swearing-in elected officials.

The Council vote canvassing is the final step in making the election results official.

Incumbent Kevin Plunkett was elected to Place 3, and incoming councilmember Cynthia Sanders Meyer was elected to the unexpired term of Place 2.

In the mayor’s race, no candidate obtained majority vote. As a result, the Council called the runoff election for mayor to be held June 10, between Dock Jackson and Lyle Nelson. Early voting will start May 30. Per city charter, the mayor pro tem was elected by the five city council members to a one year term. Council member John Kirkland was elected mayor pro tem.

The short meeting concluded with a reception that was enjoyed by family and friends.

Clayton Cannon, Councilmember Meyer’s grandson, led the pledges and Pastor Bob Long led the invocation.