Brian Williams Defeats Jim Bethune For East Ridge Mayor; Cagle, Chauncey Win In Council Race; Cassidy Re-Elected Court Clerk

  • Tuesday, November 6, 2018

East Ridge Councilman Brian Williams defeated former East Ridge Vice Mayor Jim Bethune in the East Ridge mayor's race.

Councilman Jacky Cagle and Mike Chauncey won two Council seats in a crowded field. Andrea Witt was second early in the night and finished third by 61 votes. Former Councilman Denny Manning was fourth.

Incumbent City Court Clerk Patricia Cassidy won over challenger Wayne Thompson.

Mayor-Elect Williams said, "I am so honored to have your overwhelming support and confidence as your next Mayor.

I want to thank everyone that voted for me as well as contributed and supported me throughout my campaign. I want to congratulate Jacky Cagle and Mike Chauncey on their wins for city council. I want to also thank every candidate for their willingness and offering their service to our city. It was a pleasure to meet the new candidates and spending time getting to know all the candidates better.

"I personally would like to thank Jim Bethune for his willingness to serve our city and running a good campaign.

"I am excited to begin working with the new council to continue to move our great city forward. I am looking forward to what we can do in the next four years."

East Ridge Mayor 

Brian Williams 4,286

Jim Bethune 2,333

East Ridge City Council

Jacky Cagle 2,348

Mike Chauncey 2,083

Andrea Witt 2,022

Denny Manning 1,929

Jeff Ezell 1,326

Gregg Shipley 1,192

Bob Gilreath Jr. 489

Robert Jones 378

East Ridge City Court Clerk

Patricia Cassidy 4,083

Wayne Thompson 2,174

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