Concerns over election integrity took center stage at the Amarillo City Council Special Meeting on June 16, 2025, as council members discussed the recent runoff election results. A key point of contention arose regarding potential conflicts of interest involving Councilman Les Simpson and his real estate transactions, prompting calls for a deeper investigation into the election process.

During the meeting, a council member raised alarms about the legitimacy of the election, questioning the influence of the Underwood Law Firm, which was linked to Simpson's real estate dealings. "This isn't about who won or lost. This is about whether Amarillo's democratic process is clean or simply closed," the council member stated, urging fellow councilman Tim Reed, a former FBI agent, to investigate the integrity of the election.

In response to these concerns, the city secretary provided updates on the election process, addressing a technical glitch that had affected the live stream of the ballot board meeting. She confirmed that all ballots, including provisional ones, were counted and that the election adhered to state law, which supersedes local charter regulations.

The meeting culminated in the canvassing of the runoff election results, confirming that David Prescott was elected as the new council member for Place 3, with a total of 9,281 valid ballots cast. While the election results were validated, the discussions highlighted ongoing concerns about transparency and trust in Amarillo's electoral processes, setting the stage for potential future inquiries into the matter.