Voters stuck with incumbents in last week’s Clarkston City Council election, with one new face replacing Council member Tom Hunter, who did not run for reelection.
Voted to two-year terms on the council were newcomer Jason M. Kneisc, with 171 votes, 29.95 percent of the total; and incumbents Eric Haven, 156 votes, 27.32 percent, and David Marsh, 139 votes, 24.34 percent. Challenger Michael E. Cascone received 104 votes, 18.21 percent.
Incumbent Alfred A. Avery was elected to a partial term on the council, ending Nov. 14, 2016, with 156 votes, 69.33 percent of the total. Challenger Peggy Roth received 68 votes, 30.22 percent.
In Clarkston, 232 ballots were cast out of 849 registered voters, a 27.33 percent turnout.
Avery was appointed in June to replace Council member Richard Bisio, who resigned his seat.
“I am excited to have been elected by the residents of Clarkston,” Avery said. “I want the residents to know I will work hard to improve communication with the city and the residents.’I’m looking forward to the’implementation of the new website in December and holding our open house in February to provide residents with the opportunity to learn what the website can do.”
The open house is scheduled for Feb. 2, probably in Fire Station One. The council member said he hasn’t decided whether he will run for a full term next November.
“I’m just trying to concentrate on serving the residents for the next year,” he said.
? Phil Custodio