Ash Seals the Deal

RUNOFF ELECTION RESULTS:

In an election that was primarily about nothing, political newcomer Brenda Ash delivered what has to be a disappointing blow to the incumbent and one term city commissioner Valentina Webb.

There were no hot button issues, no outcries over escalating property taxes or any of the things that usually prompt voters to oust elected officials from office.

Although virtually unknown in the political arena, except for taking on the duties of treasurer for the recently organized Franklin County Democratic Executive Committee. City commissioner-elect Ash has emerged as the newest face on the Apalachicola Board of City Commissioners.

In a runoff election to fill the expiring term of the Seat 4 city commissioner, the 40-year-old mortgage loan officer garnered 66% or 471 votes to the incumbent commissioner Webb's 34% or 247 votes.

Ash led in every possible category, she tallied 154 absentee and early ballots, and picked up an astounding 304 more at the precinct along with 13 provisional ballots to give her the 471 votes and the election.

In an earlier conversation, the commissioner-elect stated that she would like for her son who's an ordained minister to administer the oath of office, while her daughter holds the bible.

Both Ash and Frank Cook will be sworn into office at the October 6, city commission meeting at City Hall located at 1 Bay Avenue.

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Photos by Gail D. Johnson