In a tightly contested council race, Richard Beemer led the way, racking up 1,374 votes, followed by David Allen (1,317) and Sandra Roumagoux (1,289). Dean Sawyer (1,282) trailed Roumagoux by just seven votes - not close enough to trigger a recount, according to Lincoln County Clerk Dana Jenkins, who noted that a five-vote margin or less is the flashpoint.
The crowded field also included Melanie Sarazin (1,124), Peggy Sabanskas (1,049), Richard Kilbride (991), and Randy Holman (506). The new council will appoint someone to fill McConnell’s council seat after he takes the reins as mayor in January 2011.
