Two of the three City Council incumbents lost their seats in Saturday’s election. Challengers Emily Kolb and Katy Kowal were victorious as the top vote getters, along with incumbent Mark Cash in third to retain his seat.
Failing to make the top three were incumbent Mark Morrison and Eddie Pallarez, along with challengers Christopher Johnson and Sal Tornabene. Vote totals:
Emily Kolb: 217
Katy Kowal: 203
Mark Cash: 197
Mark Morrison: 181
Eddie Pallarez: 177
Christopher Johnson: 152
Sal Tornabene: 91
Total votes: 426
Marfa’s elections are run by plurality, meaning all seats are at-large, and the top three vote-getters are elected to three seats.Â
The City Council has a hearing and second reading of an ordinance allowing for construction of a new AEP electric substation set for Monday at 6 p.m. in the Casner Room (City Hall). The council could approve AEP’s special use permit at that meeting.
While the two new council members have expressed concerns over the substation, they will not get to vote on the issue. Council members usually take office after the council canvasses votes in a regular meeting and within 30 days after being elected.