This should come out Friday.
The Winds Of Change Sweep Through Thayer City Hall.
by John Hutchison
The power of the incumbency and people's natural resistance to change were outweighed Tuesday, April 3, by the enthusiasm of a fired-up grassroots populism as mayor Allen Deckard and two long-time aldermen were swept out of city hall at the ballot box.
The Oregon County Clerk's office confirmed Wednesday that in the mayoral race, Merle Williams received a total of 312 votes. Allen Deckard received only 129 votes, and Gary Clark received 10.
In the race for Ward I Alderman, Joe Barbee defeated Buddy Rogers with a total of 120 votes to Rogers' 93.
For Ward II Alderman, Junior Brewer won with 128 votes, over incumbent Bob Grimes' 91. Although Johnny Jewell pulled out of the race due to plans to relocate, he received 17 votes, and there was one vote cast for a write-in.
The next regularly-scheduled Thayer city council meeting is set for April 10 at 7:00 PM at Thayer City Hall.
Labels: election, grassroots, mayor's race
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