The Ellis County Press: Ex-police chief demands a recount

Ex-police chief demands a recount
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Editor on 05/13/2010 17:04:00


WILMER - An open records request to the city secretary this afternoon, Thursday,
May 13, confirmed rumors of a recount for Saturday, May 8 city council election.
Robert Wells, ex-police chief running for council and Hector Pena running for
mayor, have each requested a recount in their respected races.
Recount will take place in Dallas at the Dallas County Elections Department at 9
a.m. for Mayor and 11 a.m. for council.
Saturday, May 8 election results are as follows:
(I) indicates incumbent numbers are vote totals
Mayor
Jeff Steele (I) 180
Hector Pena  154
Matina Abney 33
Council ( 2 at-large positions)
Bob Turner        148
Matias Leal (I)  144
Sergio Campos    140
Robert Wells       140
Eugene Lowe        84