Frederick and Johnson reclaim seats
By Lori Mellinger Bullard Banner News

Voting results are in, and Bullard citizens affirmed their confidence in the current city council by re-electing incumbents Pam Frederick and Rodger Johnson.

Three people were vying for two at-large seats, with Gerald Jessup earning the least number of votes.

The votes broke down with: Frederick receiving 114; Johnson, 90 and Jessup, 59.

"The election result shows that the people of Bullard believe in the current administration and appreciate the many things we are accomplishing accomplishing to improve their quality of life," Frederick said Saturday night. "I am honored that the people of Bullard trust me to represent them and make decisions for our community."

Frederick has served on the Bullard council for four years.

Frederick said also wants to keep working on projects she began after winning the seat in 2003.

Among her concerns are the revitalization of downtown and the continuing upgrading of O.L. Ferrell Park.

She's been instrumental in helping Bullard - with the rest of the council - to get funding and begin work on the muchneeded infrastructure for the city.

The Bullard school teacher is married to Wade Frederick and they have two children, Mason, 14, and Taylor, 10.

Johnson, too, was pleased with the outcome.

"I believe the voters see the current momentum of the council," he said. "They see we have specific and reachable goals concerning water, budgetary control and dealing with the inevitable growth.

"This shows us that they're pleased with our results and - in turn - we will continue to work hard to make Bullard a better place."

This makes Johnson's second term on the council. He said his business acumen - particularly in the financial field - has been an asset to Bullard.

For the first time in recorded history, the city has a line-by-line budget - which Johnson did quite a bit of the work on.

Johnson said a proper budget - among other things - places checks and balances to make sure spending is warranted and all money is properly accounted for.

Both Johnson and Frederick said they are proud of the relationship the city has forged with the school district and chamber of commerce and are eager to keep that going.

Mayor Pro-Tem A.W. Hines - because of a lack of opposition - will succeed Mayor Connie Vaughan. Vaughan did not seek re-election.

Votes will be canvassed the council members and mayor sworn in at a special council meeting on May 21.