Mayor Pro-Tem James Hatley filed a petition to recount the votes in the May 11 Election for Place 4 on the Forney City Council. Hatley was challenged for his seat by candidate Scott Regan who won the election 560 votes to 558 votes – a difference of only two votes.
The difference in the votes was a mere .18% and the Texas Election Code states that a losing candidate has grounds for a recount if the difference in votes is less than 10%. The election is currently unofficial until the recount has been completed and the votes have been certified.
The recount is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Kaufman County Annex building in Kaufman, Texas. The County Election Administrator will be the Recount Supervisor.