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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1997

Page

8

Young candidate tops Ottawa city commission race

Blaine Finch, 20, won a four year Ottawa City Commission seat, taking most precincts and becoming the youngest commissioner. He led with 1,337 votes, ahead of incumbents Vicki Cummiskey and Joan Tyson, while Richard Jackson trailed. Finch credits political science studies for campaign insight and aims to revitalize downtown and improve accessibility. In the same election, Jeanette Lowry won a seat on the Ottawa school board with 1,213 votes, followed by Cal Lantis and incumbent Marcia Mitchell.

Ottawa Ottawa College Blaine Finch Ottawa City Commission Finch Vicki Cummiskey Joan Tyson Cummiskey Tyson Commission Richard Jackson Ry. Raquel Rocky” Fleer Joan Attebery Ottawa High School Ottawa University Mike Yourr Journal Monica Finch Franklin County Ottawa City City Commission Vicki N. Cummiskey Raquel Joan L. Attebery

Election unofficial results from area school board races and city posts

Unofficial totals released Tuesday night by county clerks show results pending certification by Boards of Canvassers. The report lists school board positions 4 5 6 7 along with city commission results and multiple names including Kyle Keling Blain Finch Vicki Cummiskey Rex Burkhardt and others across Oskaloosa Baselior Linwood and surrounding areas.

Area County Clerks Offices Board of

Precinct Role Call Douglas County Townships

Report lists precinct results and role call data for Douglas County townships with voting tallies, precinct counts, and local supervisor notes. Details cover candidate totals, turnout indicators, and cited discrepancies observed during the recount or verification phase.

Wyandotte approves city county merger plan

Wyandotte County voters approve merging county government with Kansas City Kansas city government. About 15,712 vote for and 10,651 against. Plan creates Unified Board of Commissioners with part time elected officials and a chief executive mayor with veto power. Opponent Michael J. Peterson criticizes loss of local courthouse tradition.

Kansas Unified Board of Commissioners Michael J. Peterson Wyandotte County Democratic Central Committee

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