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DATE: May 12, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO: B.
FROM: Dianna Buchanan, Town Secretary, Town Secretary's Office
SUBJECT: Discuss, Consider and Act regarding Ordinance 1046 Canvassing the Returns and
Declaring the Results of the General Election Held on May 2, 2026, for the Election of
a Mayor, Council Member Place 2 and Council Member Place 4 to two-year terms
expiring the May 2028 Uniform Election Date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Ord 1046 Canvassing the May 2 ,2026 General Election
2.Exhibit A Draft--Unofficial 5.2.2026 Gen Election Count Cumulative Report
SUMMARY :
The Town Called and Ordered the General Election on January 20, 2026, to be held on May 2, 2026,
for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Council Member Place 2 and Council Member Place 4 for two-
year terms. In accordance with the Texas Election Code, results of the May 2, 2026 General Election
must be canvassed based on official results no later than the 11th day after the election.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Mayor, Council Member Place 2 and Council Member Place 4 are elected in even-numbered
years for two-year terms. The Town contracted with Tarrant County Elections to provide election
services for the May 2, 2026 General Election (General Election) which included services for
Westlake registered voters residing in Tarrant County and Denton County. Official results showing
those candidates who were elected by the citizens of Westlake will be provided by Tarrant County
Elections and be presented during the meeting. Unofficial results are being provided in this packet
for informational purposes only. These results are subject to change pending
certification. Ordinance 1046 has been prepared with the numbers from the unofficial results for the
agenda item, and will be distributed prior to the meeting with the official numbers.
The returns of the General Election, including the returns of the absentee ballots, early voting ballots,
and undervotes (race left blank by voter on ballot), showed that 406 voters participated in the
election. The returns showed that each of the candidates received the following votes:
Town Council/Board of Trustees
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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MAYOR FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERM
Name of Candidate Absentee Votes
Received
Early Votes
Received
Election Day
Votes Received
Total Votes
Received
Kim Greaves 5 220 72 297
David Quint 1 75 32 108
Cast Votes 6 295 104 405
Undervotes* 0 1* 0 1*
COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE TWO FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERM
Name of Candidate Absentee Votes
Received
Early Votes
Received
Election Day
Votes Received
Total Votes
Received
Michael Yackira 5 174 62 241
David Quint 0 98 40 138
Cast Votes 5 272 102 379
Undervotes* 1* 24* 2* 27*
COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE FOUR FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERM
Name of Candidate Absentee Votes
Received
Early Votes
Received
Election Day
Votes Received
Total Votes
Received
Tammy Reeves
(Unopposed)
5 244 90 339
Cast Votes 5 244 90 339
Undervotes* 1* 52* 14* 67*
* NOTE: Undervotes reflect ballot left blank by voter for a race
Therefore as reflected in the canvassed tabulations of ballots as shown above reflecting the desires
of the resident qualified voters of the Town are to declare elected through terms expiring the Uniform
Election Date, May 2028 :
Kim D. Greaves, Mayor;
Michael Yackira, Council Member Place Two; and
Tammy Reeves, Council Member Place Four.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 1046 as presented.
ACTION OPTIONS:
Motion to adopt Ordinance 1046 to Canvass the May 2, 2026 Election Returns and Declare Elected
Kim Greaves, Mayor; Michael Yackira, Council Member Place Two; and Tammy Reeves, Council
Member Place Four.
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Ordinance 1046 Canvass May 2, 2026 General Election Page 1
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 1046
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS,
CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
ELECTION HELD ON MAY 2, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR, COUNCIL
MEMBER PLACE 2 AND COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 4 TO THE WESTLAKE TOWN
COUNCIL TO TWO-YEAR TERMS EXPIRING MAY 2028
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas, is a Type A general-law municipality located
in Tarrant and Denton Counties, created in accordance with the provision of Chapter 6 of the Local
Government Code and operating pursuant to the enabling legislation of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council called and ordered the General Election on January 20,
2026 for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Council Member Place 2 and Council Member Place 4
to two-year terms to be held on May 2, 2026 (the “General Election”); and
WHEREAS, the General Election for the Town of Westlake was administered by the
Tarrant County Elections Administrator, and
WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined that Notice of the Election was duly given
in the form, manner and time required by the Texas Election Code, and said election was in all
respects legally held and conducted in accordance with applicable laws of the State of Texas
governing the holding of such elections; and
WHEREAS, the official returns of the General Election, including the returns of the
absentee and early voting ballots, duly and legally made for electing a Mayor, Council Member
Place 2 and Council Member Place 4 of the Town of Westlake Town Council have been presented
to the Town Council and showed that each of the candidates received the following valid and legal
votes cast at the election:
MAYOR FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERM
Name of Candidate Absentee Votes
Received
Early Votes
Received
Election Day
Votes Received
Total Votes
Received
Kim Greaves 5 220 72 297
David Quint 1 75 32 108
Cast Votes 6 295 104 405
Undervotes* 0 1* 0 1*
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Ordinance 1046 Canvass May 2, 2026 General Election Page 2
COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE TWO FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERM
Name of Candidate Absentee Votes
Received
Early Votes
Received
Election Day
Votes Received
Total Votes
Received
Michael Yackira 5 174 62 241
David Quint 0 98 40 138
Cast Votes 5 272 102 379
Undervotes* 1* 24* 2* 27*
COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE FOUR FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERM
Name of Candidate Absentee Votes
Received
Early Votes
Received
Election Day
Votes Received
Total Votes
Received
Tammy Reeves
(Unopposed)
5 244 90 339
Cast Votes 5 244 90 339
Undervotes* 1* 52* 14* 67*
* NOTE: Undervotes reflect ballot left blank by voter for a race
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Texas Election Code, the candidate for election to each place
on the Town Council who receives the highest number of all votes cast for all the candidates for
each place at the election shall be declared elected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: CONFIRMATION OF VOTE TABULATIONS. The results of the
General Election as related to the election of Mayor, Council Member Place Two and Council
Member Place Four each for a two-year term to the Town of Westlake Town Council, as canvassed
and tabulated above, reflect the expressed desires of the resident, qualified voters of the Town.
SECTION 2: ELECTION CANVASSED AND DECLARED EFFECTIVE. It is
further found and determined that the results of the election are as canvassed and tabulated in the
preamble hereof and in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
SECTION 3: ELECTED OFFICIALS; TERMS OF OFFICE. In accordance with the
canvass and tabulation of the results of the General Election, the duly elected Mayor and Council
Members elected on May 2, 2026, and the corresponding terms of office, subject to the taking of
the oaths of office as required by State Law, are declared elected as follows:
OFFICE TERM EXPIRES NAME
Mayor May 2028 Uniform Election Date Kim D. Greaves
Council Member Place Two May 2028 Uniform Election Date Michael Yackira
Council Member Place Four May 2028 Uniform Election Date Tammy Reeves
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Ordinance 1046 Canvass May 2, 2026 General Election Page 3
SECTION 4: TOWN SECRETARY TO RECORD ELECTION RESULTS. The
Town Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to make the appropriate entries of information
appearing in the tabulation of results shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto, in the election register
maintained by the Town in accordance with provisions of Section 67.006 of the Election Code.
SECTION 5: ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION: The Judge and/or
Mayor are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver Certificates of Election to the
successful candidates elected at the General Election as specified in Section 3.
SECTION 6: TOWN STAFF TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO GIVE
EFFECT. The Town Manager, Town Secretary, and Town Attorney are hereby authorized and
instructed to take all actions necessary to give effect to this ordinance and the election, as provided
by law.
SECTION 7: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the town of Westlake, Texas, this
the 12th day of May 2026.
APPROVED:
______________________________
Kim Greaves, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________ _______________________________
Dianna Buchanan, Town Secretary Wade Carroll, Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Alex Crowley, Town Attorney
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Cumulative Results Report
EN26
Run Time 11:07 PM
Run Date 05/02/2026
Tarrant County Joint General and Special Elections 5/2/2026
NOTE: Excerpts from Pages 32 & 33
Provided by Tarrant County
Elections
Unofficial Results
Ballots Cast
91087
Town of Westlake Mayor
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
David Quint 1 16.67% 75 25.42% 32 30.77% 108 26.67%
Undervotes: 0 1 0 1
Overvotes: 0 0 0 0
Town of Westlake Council Member Place 2
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Cast Votes: 5 100.00% 272 100.00% 102 100.00% 379 100.00%
Undervotes: 1 24 2 27
Town of Westlake Council Member Place 4
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Undervotes: 1 52 14 67
Overvotes: 0 0 0 0
NOTE: EXHIBIT A WILL BE UPDATED WITH
THE OFFICIAL RESULTS AS SOON AS RECEIVED
FROM TARRANT COUNTY ELECTIONS
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