The Moment We Have Been Waiting For

The moment JMC 312 students have been waiting for all semester has finally arrived: Greeley City Council Election Day.

We spent the evening at the Greeley Tribune office, watching the events unfold. A buzz of excitement hung in the air. The night began with a writer’s meeting where everyone received their assignment. Then, we sat and waited in anticipation. Conversations all over the office revolved around the outcome. Election result Web site pages were refreshed frequently. We took part in the Tribune’s Live Election Chat while we, some-what patiently, waited for the results.

The real excitement started when the results began to filter in. Mayor candidate Tom Norton was winning by a land slide at first, but as the night came to a close, he only won by .2 percent. If opposing candidate, Ed Phillipsen, wants a recount, he will have to pay for the procedure. The rest of the election results are as follows:

Ward II: Donna Sapienza
Ward III: John Gates
Ward IV: Mike Finn
At Large: Sandra M. Elder

Greeley residents have elected their officials and should be pleased with the results, as this looks to be a fine council, indeed. As to whether or not there will be a re-count for mayor, stay updated at the Greeley Tribune Web site.