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City Council - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The Longview City Council held a special meeting to certify the results of the June 13, 2026, runoff election for council member district number three. Brendan Smith was declared the winner with 223 votes.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Longview, TX
Meeting Date
June 24, 2026

Transcript

7 sections

1:57 – 2:19•Speaker 2

Yeah, well, go ahead and call to order our special called City Council meeting on June 24th, 2026. I do not have any citizen comment cards or citizens present, so I will skip that. Election item A, presentation of Canvas of June 13th, 2026, runoff election for council member district number three with our new city secretary, Ms. Lily Duenas.

2:20 – 2:47•Speaker 1

Good morning, Mayor, Council, Mr. McPhee. We are here today for the official results of the June 13 District 3 runoff elections. The results are as follow. Brendan Smith with 223 votes. That's a percentage of 50.8%. Marlena Cooper, 216 votes, 49.2%. And with that, I'll be happy to answer any questions.

2:47 – 2:59•Speaker 2

Any questions for Lily? I will move on to election item B, which is consider a resolution declaring the results of the June 13th, 2026 runoff election for council member district number three.

3:00•Speaker 1

All I need is approval for the results declaring Brandon Smith as the winner of district three runoff election. Okay. Do I have a motion?

3:08•Speaker 2

Motion to approve. And a second?

3:10•Speaker 2

All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Congratulations, Brandon. We look forward to working with you. Thank you, Lily. And we are adjourned.

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