(CORRECTION: In our initial report on the results of the Mason election, KNEL incorrectly indicated there would be a run-off election in both the City Commission District 3 race, and for the At Large Seats on MISD Board of Trustees. A Run-Off will not be required in either case.)
When Mason voters went to the polls this past Satujrdayh, hey were voting for candidates for Mayor and City Commission; for two members to the School Board of Trustees; and deciding on the fate of a proposed Bond Issue for improvements to school facilities.
School Bond Issue
In the Mason Independent School District Bond election, Mason ISD voters turned down the $35 million Bond issue proposed by the Board.
The election results showed 633 votes against the Bond proposal, with 378 votes cast in favor. Of the total 1,011 votes cast, 62% were opposed to the bond issue, compared to 38% voting to approve the measure.
The Bond issue on the May 2 ballot was to fund building a new academic building at Mason High School; a new Gym with locker rooms; demolition of the existing Academic Wings and renovation of the existing roof and HVAC. Also in the proposal was a new HVAC in the Gym at Mason Jr. High.
Mason ISD Board
The election of two membesr to serve in an At Large positions on the Mason ISD Board of Trustees
Joe David Yates – 616 votes
Kathryn Martin – 534 votes
Jon Hills – 423 votes
Yates and Martin were elected to the Two At-Large seats.
City of Mason
In the City of Mason election, William Beaty was elected Mayor, defeating Anna Velez for the post.
William Beaty – 253 votes –
Anna Velez – 214 votes –
In the Mason City Commission election, John Gammill won elected to the District 3 seat.
City Commission – District 1 – Bonnie Beam Riggs – 85 votes
City Commission – District 3 –
John Gammill – 108 votes –
Sue Jordon Pledger -89 votes –
Amy Horton Townsend – 19 votes
