New Mayor, Council & School Board Members Elected

 

Unofficial Election Results for Freestone County show that Wortham’s new Mayor will be Paty Jones, with Patrick Evans holding on to his City Council seat, and Deborah Evans ousting incumbent Scott Batts.

“I am honored by the trust that Wortham has placed in me,” says Patty Jones. “As your new Mayor, I will work tirelessly to improve our town’s infrastructure and critical priorities. I look forward to serving Wortham as we work together to make our community a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Fairfield ISD’s bond election was successful by a landslide, and the district will soon see new facilities for the high school.

“I am so delighted for the students of Fairfield ISD with the passing of this bond,” exclaims FISD Superintendent, Joe Craig. “This new high school will provide so many career and technology opportunities for our students and enhance our existing flagship programs, such as Ag Science and Band. I am extremely excited for the possibilities the new auditorium will bring for our schools and our community.”

He goes on to say, “So many people worked tirelessly to get the information out to our parents and community members so they would know about the project and that was being proposed. I think it speaks volumes on our overall community support with the bond passing by the margin it did. The updates that will take place at the other three campuses will give them a fresh update and in some cases a new feel. Finally, I am hopeful this new high school will attract new families to the Fairfield community so they too can share in the small-town spirit and togetherness we have to offer.”

For Wortham ISD, Incumbent Billy Perez was ousted by Kyle Collins for Place 2. Place 3 will be held by Brent Jones, who ran unopposed, and Place 4 will be held by Ryan Carr, who also ran unopposed.

City of Fairfield’s Council will have Rick Edgett taking the vacant Place 3, Josh Bayless ousting Roger Keeton for Place 4, and Angela Oglesbee (unopposed) in Place 5.

Voting tallies are as follows:

City of Wortham
–Mayor: Patty Jones = 117 and Pellie Goolsby = 77
–Council Member At Large: Patrick Evans = 131, Deborah Evans = 85, and Scott Batts = 72

Fairfield ISD Bond
For = 526 and Against = 294

Wortham ISD Board of Trustees
–Position 2: Kyle Collins = 127 and Billy Perez = 91
–Position 3: Brent Jones = 193
–Position 4: Ryan Carr = 179

City of Fairfield
–Councilman Place 3: Rick Edgett = 98, Bill Freeman = 74, and Marcus Mason = 62
–Councilman Place 4: Josh Bayless = 227 and Roger Keeton = 53
–Councilman Place 5: Angela Oglesbee = 251

Congratulations to the winners of these elections.