Colbert enjoyed a historic election night in more than one respect.
Evelyn Patton Power garnered 25 votes and Ellyn Trinrud received 20 in a three-way race for Colbert’s vacated city council seat. That means the two will meet in an April 14 runoff.
“In the 40 years that I’ve been mayor, we’ve never had a runoff,” Colbert mayor John Waggoner said.
In Danielsville, Phillip Croya edged Kathy Stamps 35-27 to fill the seat vacated by Roger Watson.
Two women advancing to a runoff guarantees a first in Colbert’s history.
“This will be the first lady on the council — ever,” Waggoner said.
The third candidate, Dennis Moon, received 13 votes.
Colbert has been minus one council member ever since Jeff Roberts resigned his post in October.
With three candidates vying for the position, this is the most interest Colbert has generated for a city council position in recent history.
The city hasn’t held an election since 1996. The norm has been for only one candidate qualify, negating the need for an election.
“So it’s good to see people at least interested in running,” Waggoner said.
Elsewhere, Hull hopes to hold a special election June 16 for its vacated city council seat. It wanted to hold a special election Tuesday, but no one attempted to qualify.
