Council certifies election of Taylor, Holley and John
December 5, 2023, 4:00 p.m. · City Administration Building, 51 E. Main St.
Meeting as the Board of Canvassers, the council certified the Nov. 21, 2023 municipal election, declaring incumbent Clark Taylor and newcomers Tim Holley and Ernie John elected to the City Council. Turnout was 26.7%, with 5,225 ballots cast.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Canvass of Nov. 21, 2023 municipal general election | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Canvass of Nov. 21, 2023 municipal general election
Approved · 4-0
City Recorder Terilyn Lurker presented the canvass. Results: Clark Preston Taylor 3,400; Tim Holley 3,160; Ernie John 2,772; Kenneth W. Sumsion 2,171; Jeff Shorter 1,979. Taylor, Holley and John won the three seats. 5,225 ballots were cast, 26.7% turnout. Shelton noted uncounted ballots were minimal and did not affect the outcome.
- Taylor 3,400
- Holley 3,160
- John 2,772
- Sumsion 2,171
- Shorter 1,979
- Ballots cast: 5,225 (26.7% turnout)