Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Blog #28 - Election Results

Larry Bragman Re-Elected, Ryan O'Neil elected for first time to Town Council

Larry Bragman was re-elected for a third term of four years last night. He received 1408 votes or 43.88% of the vote. Ryan O'Neil received 1342 votes or 41.82%. Congratulations to both candidates on their successful election. Chris Lange received 432 votes or 13.46%.


Measure D Passes

Measure D - a local one half cent sales tax passed last night with 1250 voters approving the Measure or 64.53%. This was a majority vote and will generate approximately $200,000 a year in new revenue for the Town for the next five years.


Thank you Fairfax voters for approving Measure D and allowing the Town to continue to provide quality services to you. All of the Town staff are very appreciative of the passage of this measure. And thanks to all five Town Council Members for supporting this measure and to the Yes on Measure D Campaign who gave so much of their personal time and energy to pass this Measure.

Town Clerk and Town Treasurer

Judy Anderson was re-elected (unopposed) Town Clerk and Barbara Petty, appointed to the Town Treasurer position by the Town Council nearly two years ago was elected unopposed.

Measure B - TAM Union High School District Measure Passes

Measure B passed with 17570 votes or 72.38%. A two-thirds vote was needed. Congratulations to the Yes on B Campaign for running such an effective campaign.