Early voting begins in Amarillo City Council Place 3 runoff
Early voting is now underway in the Amarillo City Council Place 3 runoff between incumbent Tom Scherlen and challenger David Prescott — a rematch prompted by a razor-thin margin in the May 3 general election.
Scherlen led the three-way race with 7,748 votes (47.4%) but fell short of the required majority. Prescott followed with 7,433 votes (45.5%), while third-place candidate Nune Perez earned 1,157 votes (7.1%). With fewer than 350 votes separating the top two contenders, the runoff is expected to be one of the city’s most competitive council races in recent years.
Scherlen, a longtime Amarillo resident and former CEO of a local company, is seeking re-election on a platform focused on infrastructure upgrades, increased public safety staffing, and fiscally responsible budgeting. He points to ongoing capital projects and continuity on the council as reasons for voters to retain his leadership.
Prescott, a business owner and environmental consultant, moved to Amarillo in 1990 and emphasizes strategic infrastructure investments and long-term financial planning. He holds multiple degrees from West Texas A&M University and chairs the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, with appointments by two governors. Prescott is also active on several nonprofit boards and regional initiatives.
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