Glenn County Observer
The November election resulted in four people being elected or reelected to the Willows City Council.
Three four-year seats were open for the voters to fill. Since only three candidates ran for these seats, all three won.
The three candidates were Gary Hansen, Evan Hutson, and Matt Busby.
Hutson, who was already on the council, won 1,177 votes; Hansen, who was also an incumbent, won 953; and newcomer Matt Busby won 725.
One two-year city council seat was also up for grabs. The two candidates for it were Lorri Pride and incumbent David Vodden.
Pride won 1,175 votes to Vodden’s 687.
At the November 26 Willows City Council meeting, Gary Hansen announced that Councilman Forrest Sprague resigned his seat, effective November 22, 2024.
Prior to the upcoming December 10 meeting, the Willows mayor and vice mayor were Gary Hansen and Evan Hutson, respectively.
They will continue to hold those positions following December 10.
Also of relevance to the City of Willows in the election results of Measure I, the 1.5 percent transaction and use tax – a sales tax.
It passed with 1,243 voters approving it, and 846 voting against it“No one likes to pay more taxes,” commented Mayor Hansen. However, in this case, it is imperative in order to safeguard the future of our city’s crucial services, including law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical, and public works.”
The Willows City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at 201 North Lassen Street.
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