By Randy Economy
www.Economy4abc.blogspot.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
1 a.m.
Norwalk, CA
In a historic election, three challengers have been elected in one city council election for the first time since Norwalk was incorporated as a city in the mid 1950's.
Marcel Rodarte, Luigi Vernola, and Leonard Syryock topped a crowded field of 14 candidates to win three seats on the Norwalk City Council. Voters soundly defeated incumbents Jesse Luera and Rick Ramirez. This marks a huge "changing of the guard" at Norwalk City Hall. Voters want real change in this city of nearly 120,000 and the made their voices heard loud and clear.
Rodarte gathered with his close friends, supporters, and family at his home located by St. Linus Catholic Church to celebrate his historic victory. Here are the semi-official vote totals:
MARCEL RODARTE 1,862
LUIGI VERNOLA 1,859
LEONARD SHRYOCK 1,808
Mary Jane McIntosh 1,567
Judy Brennan 1,465
Jesse Luera (Inc). 1,321
Rick Ramirez (Inc). 1,042
Scott Collins 1,040
Anthony Garcia 614
Ginger Silvera 551
Larry McIntosh 414
Steve Lowe 312
Craig Beckman 190
Alfonso Aduna 131
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
1 a.m.
Norwalk, CA
In a historic election, three challengers have been elected in one city council election for the first time since Norwalk was incorporated as a city in the mid 1950's.
Marcel Rodarte, Luigi Vernola, and Leonard Syryock topped a crowded field of 14 candidates to win three seats on the Norwalk City Council. Voters soundly defeated incumbents Jesse Luera and Rick Ramirez. This marks a huge "changing of the guard" at Norwalk City Hall. Voters want real change in this city of nearly 120,000 and the made their voices heard loud and clear.
Rodarte gathered with his close friends, supporters, and family at his home located by St. Linus Catholic Church to celebrate his historic victory. Here are the semi-official vote totals:
INSIDE "CAMP MARCEL" COUNTING VOTES! |
LUIGI VERNOLA 1,859
LEONARD SHRYOCK 1,808
Mary Jane McIntosh 1,567
Judy Brennan 1,465
Jesse Luera (Inc). 1,321
Rick Ramirez (Inc). 1,042
Scott Collins 1,040
Anthony Garcia 614
Ginger Silvera 551
Larry McIntosh 414
Steve Lowe 312
Craig Beckman 190
Alfonso Aduna 131