AUBURN - With two open seats, Auburn City Council will have some new blood, but no Love.
Cherry Love-Duncan lost her bid for a place on the November ballot during the Democratic Party primary Tuesday. Registered Democrats upheld the Cayuga County Democratic Party Committee's endorsement of incumbent Thomas McNabb and newcomer Gilda Brower for Auburn City Council.
While the duo still have to be elected in November's general election, only one other candidate was nominated for Auburn City Council from parties in Cayuga County.
Peter Kotzer, former chairman of the Independence Party, earned the party's endorsement, along with McNabb. The Conservative Party also backed McNabb to retain his seat for a fourth term.
With no Republican opponents, the Democrats will hold on to at least one council seat. McNabb and Council David Dempsey's terms expire this year, but Dempsey is running for mayor.
McNabb said he had a good feeling Tuesday night as he waited to hear the results. He received the most votes of any council candidate.
The senior-most councilor was first elected in 1995. Before joining the council, McNabb retired from the city after 25 years as public safety inspector.
Brower has made her mark on the community by opening the Montessori School of the Fingerlakes in 1981. She also served as an organizer for TomatoFest, Every Person Influences Children (EPIC), Coalition for Peace, and the city Zoning Board of Appeals.
Brower praised Love-Duncan's campaigning and performance at a debate between the three candidates last week.
Brower's next step is to study and become familiar with current matters in city hall. She believes her skills in research and ability to exchange ideas would be an asset to the city if she has a repeat win in November.
As the only woman candidate for city office in November, she doesn't see the campaign ahead of her any different.
“Man, woman, you've got to prove yourself capable,” Brower said.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
City Council Democrat (vote for two)
Thomas McNabb 960
Gilda Brower 925
Cherry Love-Duncan 555
While the duo still have to be elected in November's general election, only one other candidate was nominated for Auburn City Council from parties in Cayuga County.
Peter Kotzer, former chairman of the Independence Party, earned the party's endorsement, along with McNabb. The Conservative Party also backed McNabb to retain his seat for a fourth term.
With no Republican opponents, the Democrats will hold on to at least one council seat. McNabb and Council David Dempsey's terms expire this year, but Dempsey is running for mayor.
McNabb said he had a good feeling Tuesday night as he waited to hear the results. He received the most votes of any council candidate.
The senior-most councilor was first elected in 1995. Before joining the council, McNabb retired from the city after 25 years as public safety inspector.
Brower has made her mark on the community by opening the Montessori School of the Fingerlakes in 1981. She also served as an organizer for TomatoFest, Every Person Influences Children (EPIC), Coalition for Peace, and the city Zoning Board of Appeals.
Brower praised Love-Duncan's campaigning and performance at a debate between the three candidates last week.
Brower's next step is to study and become familiar with current matters in city hall. She believes her skills in research and ability to exchange ideas would be an asset to the city if she has a repeat win in November.
As the only woman candidate for city office in November, she doesn't see the campaign ahead of her any different.
“Man, woman, you've got to prove yourself capable,” Brower said.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
City Council Democrat (vote for two)
Thomas McNabb 960
Gilda Brower 925
Cherry Love-Duncan 555
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