Tuesday, September 13, 2011

South Ogden City Election Results

You can see the results here: http://t.co/k9UGqbX

My prediction of "Skip" being eliminated was correct.  I am surprised how close the race is between Strate and Zaugg.
Here is the breakdown:


Total Votes 1479 - 6.87% voted - Ouch!

  • Michael Jacobazzi 83 5.61%
  • Sallee Orr 383 25.90%
  • Marvin (Skip) Sexton 52 3.52%
  • Wayne M. Smith 326 22.04%
  • Brent Strate 211 14.27%
  • Rick T. Westmoreland 179 12.10%
  • Kelly R. Zaugg 245 16.57%


In a nutshell here are the rankings:


1st - Salle Orr
2nd - Wayne Smith
3rd - Kelly R. Zaugg
4th - Brent Strate
5th - Rick Westmoreland
6th - Michael Jacobazzi 


If Michael has any chance he will have to do a lot of work, honestly I am almost counting him out.  So right now it is Kelly's to lose he will need to keep his nose clean and watch out for negative attacks. Strate is close and Westmoreland is behind him; however Rick will have the most ground to make up and will need to bridge the gap between his regular constituents and branch out to new ones.  His campaigning will have to go the next level and be more than asking for donations on facebook.  Strate really hit the streets, probably did the most door to door out of anyone.  If he keeps that up he will pass Zaugg. I think some key endorsements would help, just depends on how much he is willing to spend to get out there.   Primary voters are way different than general election voters, and even worse during a municipal election.


More to come and comments welcome.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

BenJoe, I enjoyed reading your comments about the City Council campaign. I would like to meet you and share ideas an perspetives about concerns, and so you can get to know me.

I also was unable to get out to campaign, but will. I have been transitioning thru induction to Chief Petty Officer in the Navy with significant active duty committments over the last two months.

Feel free to call me or email at your convenience and so we can get together. 801-391-7400
Kelly

BenJoeM said...

Thanks Kelly,

I will give you a call. I will be out of the country for the next 10 days but may call in the evening one of those days or when I get back.

BenJoe