Canvassing the General Election, swearing in newly elected Councilmembers, and recognizing an outgoing Councilmember occurred in Monday night’s Special City Council meeting.

General Election canvassing: Councilmembers approved a resolution canvassing the General Election held November 8, 2022, for the election of Councilmembers for District 1, District 2, and two Councilmembers At-Large.

Newly elected Councilmembers: The following Councilmembers took the Oath of Office:

• District 1 Councilmember: Councilmember Juan Mendoza was sworn in to represent District 1 by Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace, Judge Matt Kiely. Mendoza’s term begins immediately until November 2025.
• District 2 Councilmember: Councilmember John Castillo was sworn in by Caldwell County Court at Law Judge, Hon. Barbara Molina to represent District 2. Castillo’s term begins immediately until November 2025.
• Councilmember At-Large: Councilmember Brad Westmoreland was sworn in to serve as Councilmember At-Large by State District Judge, Hon. Chris Schneider. Westmoreland’s term begins immediately until November 2025.
• Councilmember At-Large: Councilmember Angie Gonzales-Sanchez was sworn in to serve as Councilmember At-Large by Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace, Judge Anita DeLeon. Gonzales-Sanchez’s term begins immediately until November 2025.

Councilmember David Bryant farewell: The Mayor recognized outgoing District 2 Councilmember David Bryant for his service at City Council.