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The City Council held a special meeting on January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM in City Council Chambers to consider a one-reading ordinance canvassing the recount results for the District 1 City Council race, casting lots to resolve a tie, and declaring the elected council member. Roll call showed Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Council Members Roland Barrera, Sylvia Campos, Gail Hernandez, Jim Klein, Everett Roy, and Dan Seckley present; Council Member Michael Hunter was absent. City Manager Peter Zanoni and City Attorney Miles Resley were also present.
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