(Revised November 9, 2023 to reflect updated vote totals . . . Cranmer and Cookerly did even better than I originally reported, with Cranmer and Cookerly respectively garnering about 1% and 2% more votes than originally reported.)

Yesterday, Miltonites definitively rejected the dishonesty and dysfunction that has plagued Milton city government for the past two years.  Both Phil Cranmer and Carol Cookerly decisively defeated their opponents.  Doug Hene, who ran unopposed on a platform of restoring trust and confidence in city government, will join Cranmer and Cookerly on council.  Cranmer, Cookerly, and Hene were supported in their candidacies by Mayor Jamison and Council Members Verhoff and Johnson.

Even though Milton’s long-warring factions combined forces, their candidates nevertheless fared poorly in both races, with Mohrig capturing only 40% of the vote and Gordon capturing only 35%.  Voters sent a clear message that integrity and accountability matter . . . and that council must focus on citizens’ prerogatives and strategic objectives.  With their vote, Miltonites also resoundingly embraced non-partisanship in Milton’s politics. 

I have always trusted the wisdom of Milton’s voters and once again those voters rose to the occasion.  The election results are provided below.  Clearly, these results are a mandate for change in Milton.  Congratulations to Cranmer, Cookerly, and Hene . . . and best wishes to Rick Mohrig and Helen Gordon.

Advocating for Good Governance and for ALL Citizens,

Tim