Former mayor returns to Westfield City Council, another former mayor ousted

Former mayor returns to Westfield City Council, another former mayor ousted

WESTFIELD — According to unofficial results, 5,854 residents, 19.97% of the 29,308 registered voters, made their voices heard in Westfield’s municipal election where there were contested races for mayor, at large City Council and Ward 3 City Council.

Faust elected Baldwin mayor; Johnston and Elam return to local government

Baldwin voters chose new leadership Tuesday, electing Douglas Faust as the city’s next mayor and returning former mayor Joe Elam to city government. Faust, a political newcomer and former CEO of the Decatur Housing Authority, defeated incumbent councilwoman Alice Venter with 55% of the vote. He received 182 votes across Habersham and Banks counties to Venter’s 147. Venter issued this statement following the election: “This is a time to rejoice! …