Garland voters appear to have elected Dylan Hedrick as the city's next mayor.
Hedrick with 51.7% of the vote over opponent and former city council colleague Deborah Morris in Saturday's runoff election, with all precincts reporting as of 10:42 p.m. The two candidates are separated by just over 260 votes.
In a late Saturday night, Hedrick said he is "deeply honored and humbled."
"Garland is a city with incredible potential, and I鈥檓 ready to get to work on day one," he wrote. "Together, we鈥檒l focus on rebuilding our streets, improving public safety, supporting economic growth, and making city government more responsive and available to the citizens of Garland."
He will replace outgoing Mayor Scott LeMay, who is term-limited.
During his campaign Hedrick鈥檚 priorities included city streets, economic development and bringing a hospital back to Garland.
"Who better to rebuild Garland City streets than someone who does that every day for a living?鈥� Hedrick, a civil engineer, told 四虎影院 last month.
Hedrick previously served three terms representing District 7 on the City Council. Morris, an author, also served on the city council before terming out in 2024.
The two advanced over four other candidates in last month鈥檚 municipal election, which Morris led with 42% of the vote. Voters also approved a $360 million bond package to pay for street improvements, economic development, cultural arts and parks and recreation.
Hedrick will be sworn in June 17 at city hall.
Priscilla Rice is 四虎影院鈥檚 communities reporter. Got a tip? Email her at price@kera.org.
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