Leander to have 4 runoffs for city council

From Hill Country News, May 11, 2009...

For Leander Mayor, incumbent John Cowman will face challenger Iris Davis, who beat Vic Villarreal for the second spot.

In Place 1, Mark Kronkosky and Andrea Navarrette will meet in a runoff.

In Place 4, incumbent Michell Cantwell will runoff against Cathy Broun.

In Place 6, incumbent Dave Siebold will runoff against Josh Payne.

In Place 2 - the only race with just two candidates - incumbent Kirsten Lynch defeated carl wake.

The runoff is scheduled for June 13.

The following are the total votes (and percentages) in each race:

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Villarreal to run for Leander mayor

From Hill Country News, February 9, 2009...

Vic Villarreal on Monday filed to run for the office of Leander mayor in the upcoming May general election. Villarreal, a Place 1 council member since 2001, has served as Mayor Pro-Tem and on several boards as a city representative.

"I am overjoyed that Mr. Villarreal is running for mayor," Cowman said. "It is my understanding he will have to resign. That's good for the city of Leander."

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