Lopsided result in Round Lake mayor’s race attributed to handling of properties; ‘Now we have to go do the work’

Lopsided result in Round Lake mayor’s race attributed to handling of properties; ‘Now we have to go do the work’

The village of Round Lake appears to have a new mayor-elect, with controversy over two local projects helping propel Trustee Brian Brubaker to an overwhelming 60-point victory over incumbent Russell Kraly, according to unofficial results. Brubaker received 79.93% of the vote compared to Kraly’s 20.07%, or 916-230 votes, according to the Lake County Clerk’s Office. Kraly began his tenure as mayor in 2021. Brubaker will take office in early May. B…