Melanie Allen Wins Aledo Council Seat

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome to Dallas News Today, powered by AI. Melanie Allen just clinched a big win in Alito's special election for City Council Place 4 on March 31st. She's lived in Parker County for almost 20 years and beat two opponents with over 61% of the vote, pulling in 92 votes. Total. Jessica Dobbins took second with 51 votes, while Kip Dernovich got 7. Most folks who backed Allen and Dobbins voted early, showing strong turnout before Election Day. Mayor Shane Davis gave props to all the candidates on Facebook, congratulating Allen and wishing her well and serving the city with integrity. Allen's got solid creds. She's assistant vice president and business development officer at Plains Capital Bank, plus she's on the executive board for. United Way of Parker County. She wrapped up six years on the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce Board last year. Her main push, smart growth that keeps Alito's small town vibe alive, boosting local businesses, and better communication between city hall and residents.

1:03With Allen stepping up, Alito's got fresh energy to protect what makes it special while handling that growth. Stay tuned for how she shapes things.