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On June 13, Keller voters can cast their ballot for either Russ Medeiros or Jarrett "Doc" Armstrong for the Keller City Council Place 4 seat.
The big picture
The race for the Place 4 spot on Keller City Council advanced to a runoff election after no candidate received at least 50% of the vote during the May 2 local election.
Medeiros and Armstrong were the candidates who received the most votes out of the three total candidates who initially ran, according to previous reporting.
Medeiros secured 41.75% of the votes while Armstrong received 39.07% of the ballots cast. The pair advanced to the runoff over Elda Rata, who tallied 19.18% of the votes.
The Place 4 seat was called as a special election after Ross McMullin vacated the position to run for Keller mayor.
June 13, or election day, is the final day Keller voters can cast a ballot in the mayoral runoff.
What else?
The original version of this election questionnaire was published March 16 ahead of the May 2 local election. This Q&A was updated to remove the two primary candidates who did not advance to the June 13 runoff, but candidates' answers were not changed from the originally published article.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been minimally edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines or for style and clarity.
Why are you running for office?
[I] want to offer both sides of the table dialogue on all aspects of developing Keller. Resident for 32-plus years and very aware of this community.
What are the biggest challenges facing the city?
Safety and taxes.
How do you plan to address these issues?
Coordinated discussions on ideal measures and ensure that all processes are as efficient as possible. Retain and pay the fire and police like they are appreciated.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
There is not a top priority. This is a fine community and we need to continue to be open to keeping it safe and family friendly.
combat veteran, business owner
Why are you running for office?
I’m running to keep Keller the kind of city families choose to call home. As a combat veteran and business owner, service and accountability guide how I lead. Keller deserves steady leadership that protects public safety, respects taxpayers and ensures growth never comes at the expense of our community.
What are the biggest challenges facing the city?
Keller’s biggest challenge is managing growth without losing the character residents value. Traffic, infrastructure and rising costs must be addressed responsibly. We must plan carefully, maintain strong police and fire services and ensure development strengthens our community rather than overwhelming it.
How do you plan to address these issues?
My focus is simple: strong public safety, responsible spending and thoughtful growth. With my background in military service and business leadership, I understand accountability and results. I will work to ensure Keller plans for the future while protecting taxpayers and preserving the quality of life residents expect.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
Candidate did not provide answer.
