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Kirk sets state record with victory
(Local News ~ 11/08/06)
Bucking the anti-incumbent trend against veteran aldermen, Bob Kirk came out on top in a three-way race against Pete Parker and Tammy Hipps. Kirk garnered 2,397 votes to Parker's 1,305 and Hipps's 1,131. "I think one thing is for sure," said Kirk. "The people aren't satisfied with the way things are. They are looking for better, innovative ways to provide the services, and we need to listen."...
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Walker wins three-way
(Local News ~ 11/08/06)
Shannon Walker became the youngest person elected to the city board on Tuesday when he eased ahead late in the count, with 1,871 votes, to best second-place finisher Jewell Horner, who tallied 1,721 votes. Alderman James T. Lee, a 31-year veteran of the board, tallied 1,365 votes...
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Chaney tops veteran Dean
(Local News ~ 11/08/06)
Political newcomer Kevin Chaney said he believes his election as alderman, ousting board veteran Bob Dean in Ward 5, is a notice to be heeded. "I think the people have made it clear they want changes," said Chaney. "The message is they want new ideas...
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Stark wins mayor's race in Trimble
(Local News ~ 11/08/06)
Trimble Alderman Jim Stark held off two opponents to win a two-year term as the town's mayor on Tuesday. Stark received 51.6 percent of the votes cast to 35.6 percent (89 votes) for David J. Faulkner and 12.45 percent (31 votes) for Johnnie Junette Gannon...
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Election largely without problems, says election administrator
(Local News ~ 11/08/06)
Tuesday's election went well in Dyer County, election administrator Jane Heathcott said. "We get to go home," she said giddily about 10:30 p.m., when election workers were wrapping up from a long day. "It's a far cry from August." Heathcott referred to long lines and computer glitches that extended the Aug. 3 election until after 2 a.m. on Aug. 4...
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Revell says he respects vote, ponders future
(Local News ~ 11/08/06)
A still-optimistic Mayor Bill Revell said he respected the will of the people on Tuesday when he was swept from his post of 26 years, and wished winner John Holden the best for his new role. "I will help John any way I can," said Revell. "I think he will do a good job."...
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Holden wins mayor's race
(Local News ~ 11/08/06)
Former county commissioner John Holden swept nine-term incumbent Bill Revell in the Dyersburg mayor's race on Tuesday, removing from office the longest-serving mayor in Tennessee. The tally was 3,737 votes for Holden, 1,627 for Revell. An emotional John Holden said he was stunned by the landslide 70-30 percent victory...
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