The results are in for local elections, and the people have chosen to keep two incumbents in office.
At the city of Taylor, Dwayne Ariola wins his election with 63.50% of the vote, which means there is no need for a run-off.
Ariola defeated opponents Janetta McCoy, 30.81%, Rick Von Pfeil, 5.07% and Sandra Wolfe 0.63% in Saturday's election.
"I'm very proud of my team and how we strategically attacked the city of Taylor," Ariola said. "It was very well thought out.We had a plan and we stuck to it. They all love Taylor, and I'm very proud of Taylor to make a statement."
This will be Ariola's third term, and he said he plans to continue speaking for all of Taylor and asking the hard questions.
"I'm not going to disregard 35 or 40% of the people that voted against me," he said. "I'm going to listen to what they have to say, and they can take that to heart."
At Taylor Independent School District, Buzan will remain in the at-large seat for another term. Buzan defeated his opponent, Lisa Baum, with 75.47% of the vote.
"I love it," Buzan said about being elected.
He said he plans to fulfill his campaign promises and continue to fight for teachers and prepare the district for future growth.
"To the people of Taylor, thank you very much for your vote and your support and entrusting such an important position to me," Buzan said. "I will continue to work as hard as I can for our students and our schools."
Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 10 won the election and will now annex territory previous serviced by the Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department.
In Granger, Proposition A passed with 88.73% for and 11.27% against.
In the city of Thrall, Anja Martin wins her race over Fernando Rodriguez with 76.19% of the vote for city commissioner.
Look for results for all local races in the Wednesday edition of the Taylor Press.
