There’s a new mayor in town.
Linda Crooks was elected mayor of Trenton on Tuesday, April 2 from among a four-candidate field. She was the top votegetter in all four city wards as well as absentees.
Ms. Crooks received 802 votes to best incumbent mayor, Dr. Nick McHargue, Rocky Dunkin and Larry Porter. Dr. McHargue collected 360 votes while Dunkin received 130 votes. Porter finished with 60 votes.
There will also be three new members joining the city council. First ward councilman Glen Briggs was re-elected for another two-year term, defeating Kenny Weaver 157-119. Newly-elected council members include Danny Brewer in the second ward, who defeated Robert Romesburg, 185-84; Cathie Smith in the third ward, who defeated Harry Kately, 247-78; and John Dolan in the fourth ward, who defeated Jim Bush, 297-146.
Ms. Crooks, along with Briggs, Brewer, Mrs. Smith and Dolan, will be sworn in at the April 8 city council meeting, once election results have been certified.
In a race for Trenton Township Board, Jack Derry defeated incumbent Billy Wilson, 721-607.
Voters in the Laredo R-7 School District voted to continue a $1.40 operating levy for another five years, with funds to go for general operating expenses. The vote was 102 in favor and 34 opposed.
In the city of Laredo, Derek Eckert and Brett Mathews were elected as aldermen-at-large. Eckert received 27 votes while Mathews received 23. Other candidates were Cassidy Russell, 17; and Saundra Marrs, 12.
Laredo city residents also voted to issue $500,000 in revenue bonds to pay for improvements to the city’s water and sewer system. The vote was 35 in favor and 17 opposed.
Township levies were approved in Jackson, 9-4; Wilson, 89-31; Franklin, 29-20; Jefferson, 42-7; Madison, 70-22; Marion, 23-3; and Myers, 12-4.
There was a tie for one of two positions on the Wilson Township Board. Elected to the board was Adam Cooksey with 58 votes. Ronald Owens and Russ Thompson both received 53 votes to tie for the second seat. According to the county clerk’s office, once the vote is certified and if a tie remains, it will be up to the township board to determine who will serve. If no decision can be made, a special election will be required to fill the post. Others receiving votes for Wilson Township Board were Bradley Wilford, 35; and Stan Dudley, 25.
Franklin Township elected Martin Chapman and Walter Pickett to the board. Chapman received 41 votes and Pickett received 25. Other candidates were Lewis Griffin, 12 votes; and Roger Bonnett, 11 votes.
Area Elections
Jamesport – Dana Urton defeated Rick Shepherd Sr. for mayor, 37-27.
Gilman City – Jeffrey Wilson, 22 votes, and Linda Robertson, 21 votes, were elected to the board of aldermen. Ronald Pester received seven votes.
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