05/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/04/2024 21:25
Incumbent Council Member Kristin Stevens and Melissa Fleming were elected to Round Rock City Council as a result of the May 4 general election, according to unofficial results from the Williamson and Travis County Elections offices. Two amendments to the City's Home Rule Charter on the ballot were also approved by voters.
Fleming defeated Alan Sims for Place 3 with approximately 65.7% of the total votes, while Stevens ran unopposed for re-election to Place 5. All Council Members are elected at large and serve the entire City, not a geographic precinct, for a three-year term.
The Charter amendments were proposed following a review of the charter by the 2023 Round Rock Charter Review Commission. The Commission is a seven-member board that convenes every four years to review the City Charter and, if necessary, recommends changes to the City Council. The Commission recommended two amendments:
The votes will be official after being canvassed by the City Council. A swearing in ceremony is expected to be scheduled for later this month.
For more information about election results, visit the websites for Williamson County Elections or Travis County Elections.