Paul Slechta defeated Christian Ross by 520 votes to win the Dec. 8 runoff election in the Grapevine City Council Place 1 race, according to unofficial results.
Slechta received 67.71 percent of the votes, and Ross collected 32.29 percent of the votes.
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“I’m so excited that the election is over,” Slechta said. “It really gave me more appreciation for what these elected officials do every three years when they have to campaign. I’m ready for the next step, and I’m looking forward to serving the community. Obviously the people think I can make a difference in Grapevine, and I’m ready to make a difference. Hopefully I will make everyone proud.”
Slechta, owner of Panda Embroidery, said he plans to provide input to keep Grapevine fiscally responsible and responsive to the citizens’ needs. Also, he plans to reach out to each department and board or commission to understand how they function, and what he can do to help make them even more efficient and successful.
Slechta is filling the seat vacated by former Mayor Pro Tem Shane C. Wilbanks after his August death.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
