Night before predictions for city council

[pmcalk]

Several of the city council races were decided in the primary, but some still remain.  Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 & 9 still have a general election, though the odds in some are poor.  So here is my prediction

District 3--Roscoe Turner.  Who is the republican running?  Sorry, don't think he has a chance.

District 4--Barnes v. Bartlett.  One of the more interesting races.  Maria Barnes is the democrat, in a district where democrats slightly outnumber republicans.  But the republican candidate had dropped out of the race, only to win based on a familiar sounding name (Bartlett--no relation).  Bartlett did have some last minute campaigning (he was silent most of the election season), but I think Barnes will win decisively.

District 5--Martinson v. Kirby--This will be an interesting one to watch.  I hear Kirby has worked hard--knocking on doors and making phone calls.  I believe it may pay off for him.

District 6--Mautino v. Troyer--I believe Mautino will win his district once again.  Those who like Mautino are devoted volunteers who have worked very hard for him.  I believe it will pay off.

District 9--Carter v. Kates--Like the Roscoe Turner race, Kates hasn't a chance in this heavily republican area.