July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Hunt to lead Dunkirk (11/07/07)
Dunkirk voters responded to Ron Hunt's call for a change in leadership Tuesday, ousting incumbent Republican mayor Sam Hubbard by a comfortable margin.
Hunt, a Democratic newcomer to politics who has run heavy equipment for Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp. for many years, won both Dunkirk precincts as he defeated Hubbard 253-207.
Hunt, who was injured in a work-related accident earlier this fall, said he intends to take the next few weeks to plan and prepare for when he takes office in January
Surrounded by family members at the home of his daughter, Hunt said Tuesday night that he was very, very happy with the election results.
"We did a lot of walking and it paid off," Hunt said.
Hunt added that he intends to take the next few weeks to plan and prepare for when he takes office in January as the city's new mayor.
Tommy "Chip" Phillips II racked up the most votes of the day, easily fending off a challenge from Democrat Harriett Weekley in the race for city court judge.
Phillips, running for the first time as a Republican, out-pollled Weekley 324-138.
The new mayor could find himself working with an all-Democrat city council as a result of Tuesday's vote.
Only one council seat was contested, with Republican challenger Charmaine O'Conner facing off against longtime councilman Craig Faulkner, a Democrat, in District 3.
Faulkner scored a win in both precincts to take the contest by a vote of 262-191.
In District 1, incumbent Democrat Larry Smith was unopposed.
In District 2, Democrat Judy Garr, a former city clerk-treasurer, was unopposed. And in District 4, Democrat Raymond Pettus was unopposed.
His election to the council, however, may be subject to challenge because county election officials say he does not live in the district.
Former mayor Tom Johnson, also a Democrat, was unopposed for the city council at-large seat.
Incumbent Democratic clerk-treasurer Jane Ann Kesler was unopposed for re-election.
Democrats swept all three available seats on the Redkey Town Council.
Phil Philebaum led the voting in a field of five with 161. Terri D. Taylor followed with 149. And Dottie Quakenbush won re-election with 135.
"I'm happy. Things worked out real well," said Philebaum.
He added that he started to get a little concerned when he saw all the Republican support being generated in Portland, but he was happy to see all the Democrats win in Redkey.
"I'm ready for another four years - there's a lot of unfinished things that I'd like to see finished. I'm glad the other two Democrats won, too," said Quakenbush.
"Boy that's a turnaround from the last election when I lost. I'm glad I ran both times," said Taylor. "Thanks everybody for supporting me. I just hope that we all can be united and I really want to see Redkey grow."
Jim "Watermellon" Phillips and Wayne Stevens trailed the field. Phillips received 84 votes and Stevens 62.
Incumbent Democratic clerk-treasurer Sandy Kirby was unopposed for re-election.
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Hunt, a Democratic newcomer to politics who has run heavy equipment for Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp. for many years, won both Dunkirk precincts as he defeated Hubbard 253-207.
Hunt, who was injured in a work-related accident earlier this fall, said he intends to take the next few weeks to plan and prepare for when he takes office in January
Surrounded by family members at the home of his daughter, Hunt said Tuesday night that he was very, very happy with the election results.
"We did a lot of walking and it paid off," Hunt said.
Hunt added that he intends to take the next few weeks to plan and prepare for when he takes office in January as the city's new mayor.
Tommy "Chip" Phillips II racked up the most votes of the day, easily fending off a challenge from Democrat Harriett Weekley in the race for city court judge.
Phillips, running for the first time as a Republican, out-pollled Weekley 324-138.
The new mayor could find himself working with an all-Democrat city council as a result of Tuesday's vote.
Only one council seat was contested, with Republican challenger Charmaine O'Conner facing off against longtime councilman Craig Faulkner, a Democrat, in District 3.
Faulkner scored a win in both precincts to take the contest by a vote of 262-191.
In District 1, incumbent Democrat Larry Smith was unopposed.
In District 2, Democrat Judy Garr, a former city clerk-treasurer, was unopposed. And in District 4, Democrat Raymond Pettus was unopposed.
His election to the council, however, may be subject to challenge because county election officials say he does not live in the district.
Former mayor Tom Johnson, also a Democrat, was unopposed for the city council at-large seat.
Incumbent Democratic clerk-treasurer Jane Ann Kesler was unopposed for re-election.
Democrats swept all three available seats on the Redkey Town Council.
Phil Philebaum led the voting in a field of five with 161. Terri D. Taylor followed with 149. And Dottie Quakenbush won re-election with 135.
"I'm happy. Things worked out real well," said Philebaum.
He added that he started to get a little concerned when he saw all the Republican support being generated in Portland, but he was happy to see all the Democrats win in Redkey.
"I'm ready for another four years - there's a lot of unfinished things that I'd like to see finished. I'm glad the other two Democrats won, too," said Quakenbush.
"Boy that's a turnaround from the last election when I lost. I'm glad I ran both times," said Taylor. "Thanks everybody for supporting me. I just hope that we all can be united and I really want to see Redkey grow."
Jim "Watermellon" Phillips and Wayne Stevens trailed the field. Phillips received 84 votes and Stevens 62.
Incumbent Democratic clerk-treasurer Sandy Kirby was unopposed for re-election.
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