PN Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 181, November 18, 2022

Volume 3, Number 181

Good Morning. It’s Friday, November 18, 2022

The City Council election continues to be too close to call — as in a single vote for the final seat. I believe this won’t be decided for sure until Nov. 30 when the last update should occur. And then a recount will be likely unless someone creates some separation between sixth and seventh.

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor

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