Election
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
Bastrop mayoral race goes to runoff
Results breakdown
Incumbent
Winner
Headed to runoff
Council member and held positions on boards, including the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation, the Bastrop County Water Council Task Force and others. He ran for mayor in 2017, but lost the vote to Connie Schroeder, according to city records. What they’re saying “With the runoff election on June 7th, I’m even more excited to keep connecting with folks I haven’t had the chance to meet yet,” Harris said. “Let’s finish strong—every vote counts, and I’m here for y’all.” “With 27 years of experience, I understand the budget process, I know how city government works and how it should work,” DeLaRosa said. “My top three issues to tackle will be growth, traffic and public safety.”
Bastrop voters are heading back to the polls to decide between Ishmael Harris and Willie DeLaRosa in a runoff election for mayor. In a nutshell The winner will serve a one-year term, complet- ing the remainder of former Mayor Lyle Nelson's tenure following his January resignation. Early voting runs through June 3, and election day is June 7, at the Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St. About the candidates A lifelong Bastrop resident, Harris recently stepped down from his position on the Planning and Zoning Commission, as the city’s charter prohibits individuals from holding a board seat while running for office. Harris is also a school bond PAC member and an Austin Water Treatment Operations & Maintenance Supervisor. DeLaRosa previously served as a Bastrop City
Bastrop
Bastrop Mayor
34% Willie DeLaRosa 17% Ward Northcutt 49% Ishmael Harris
70% Perry Lowe 30% Cecilia Serna Bastrop City Council, Place 1 56% John Kirkland 44% Cheryl Lee Bastrop City Council, Place 5 51% Chris Dillon 49% John Eason Bastrop ISD Trustee, Place 5
SOURCE: KENDALL COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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