With seven of nine precincts reporting, David Howell, John McPherson and Donna Abott are leading in the five-way race for three open seats on the Lakesite City Commission.
Keeping taxes low, cleaning up the area around the Lakesite Marina and improving communication between City Hall and citizens were among the goals candidates said they’d like to accomplish.
Candidates for the seats are Donna Abbott, Valerie J. Boddy, David Howell, Phil Burkett, the incumbent commissioner of public works; and John A. McPherson, commissioner of budget and finance.
Voters were asked to pick the three candidates of their choice. The highest three vote-getters will assume the seats.
With 7 of 9 precincts reporting:
Lakesite Liquor referendum on on-site consumption
Yes: 136
No: 108
In the city commission race:
David Howell 126
John McPherson 115
Donna Abbott 105
Phil Burkett 90
Valerie Boddy 70
Write-in Votes 13
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