Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent
Photo by Grace Kirchner Mary Beth Kuester celebrates after her name was drawn from a hat Friday to break a 100-100 tie in the District 4 race against Mike Hankins in the April 1 election in Clintonville.
Mary Beth Kuester’s name was drawn from a hat Friday to break a tie in the race for District 4 alderperson in Clintonville.
Kuester will not be officially declared the winner of the April 1 election, however, until incumbent Mike Hankins decides whether to request a recount. He has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to make that decision, according to Clerk/Treasurer Peggy Johnson.
Hankins and Kuester both received 100 votes in the election. The Board of Canvassers confirmed the tie earlier this week.
After the drawing on Friday, Kuester thanked Hankins for serving as alderman for the past 10 years and for his dedication. He also has served as the Common Council president.
Hankins said he was unsure whether he would seek a recount. Regardless, he said, he planned to keep on being involved in the community.