Mayoral Election Results (Unofficial)

Mayoral Election Results (Unofficial)

     The public has made it to the polls, and the unofficial election results are in! We'd like to extend an early Congratulations to Bradi Dewald-Diaz! She has re-claimed the position as Mayor of Copperas Cove. Bradi was elected Mayor of Copperas Cove from 2004-2006. She has the honor of being the youngest Councilman and the first woman along with being the youngest Mayor in the history of Copperas Cove.

     Out of a population of about 32,700, Copperas Cove has about 19,000 registered voters. Of those 19,000 registered voters, 751 voters showed up to the polls. The election results will be made official during the May 7th city council meeting. Thank you to everyone that came out to vote.

Editorial Comment: Mayor-Elect Diaz was the only candidate to spend campaign funds in the paper, Bill board, Facebook, and signs. The other three did not campaign hardly at all and one of them was totally non-existent. Ms Weiand set example of what not to do when running for office (she received only 15 votes). The only way to turn the voter turn-out back up is to get candidates to actively campaign. This also means that they need to raise money from citizens. This is an investment in your future. If you don't then only wealthy and well to do people will run for office. The average citizen that would like to serve our great city will not be able to afford the price of campaigning. Less than 4% of registered voters just determined who will be the mayor of Copperas Cove for the next 2 1/2 years.