May 06, 2008

Pivotal race sparks strong poll turnout

Election Day drew waves of concerned Waynesboro residents to the polls. Most were adverse to a tax hike.

Graham loss spells doom for panel’s lead faction

After the thousands of dollars spent on mailings; signs; ads in print, online and on-air; multiple forums; and door-to-door campaigning filled with promises, the hard part – doing the work entrusted upon them by the city’s voters – begins.

Lucente savors big night

Fiscal conservative Frank Lucente, considered a lightning rod on the Waynesboro City Council since he was appointed three years ago, staved off two more moderate challengers for the at-large seat Tuesday in a decisive victory.

Power change sweeps council

The product of an intense campaign that culminated with Tuesday’s election is a shift in power on the Waynesboro City Council. One thing has not changed: Factions and the dread terms, majority and minority, remain entrenched in City Hall lingo.

Allen takes Ward B

Bruce Allen savored an overwhelming victory in the Ward B race that turned the tide on the Waynesboro City Council.

Taylor to stick it out at Ward D

As the close of voting loomed this afternoon, City Council at-large candidate Jeremy Taylor took a brief respite from Election Day labors.

Lucente visits Ward D

In an interview with Frank Lucente, the at-large candidate and current city councilman shared his mindset in the midst of Election Day.

Voting steady in Waynesboro

Election Day morning had seen a high volume of voters, the influx slowed around 11 a.m. and remained steady.

May 05, 2008

The Voting 411 in Waynesboro

Waynesboro voters go to the polls Tuesday, May 6 to vote in City Council and School Board elections. City residents are allowed to vote in any of the council or School Board races in Ward A, Ward B and At-large.

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