The final numbers are in. The voters have spoken. Corey Calaycay and Larry Schroeder are your winners, and the 2 will be serving on the city council for the next 4 years.
While the numbers aren't the final talley, it's hard to believe that the remaining absentee ballots will change the end result. For a complete count of the numbers, click here.
Calaycay was the top vote getter, earning 3,083 votes or 40.1 percent. "I feel like I've closed one chapter of my life and started a new one," Calaycay said, addressing his supporters at his campaign party.
Schroeder came in second with 2,767 votes or 36 percent. "It's still very surreal," Schroeder said at his home along side friends and supporters. "I want to thank the voters for giving me this opportunity to serve them. I promise I will do the best I can for Claremont."
Former Assistant City Manager Bridget Healy finished in third place, with 1,842 total votes, or 23.9 percent.
Voter turnout was way down this year, with only 4,717 ballots cast. That's only 22 percent of registered voters in Claremont. Compared to around 30 percent over the last few elections, voter apathy appears to have played a role in this election.
The new council members will be sworn in at the next city council meeting on Tuesday, March 10.
Congratulations to the winners! The COURIER hopes they hold true to their campaign promises and hopes they serve the community well.
But enough from me. We want to hear your thoughts and observations on the election. Feel free to post a comment below.
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