While political newcomer Nicole Buccellato continues to widen her lead for one of the three open Florence Town Council seats in the primary election, the race for the remaining seats is tightening.
Buccellato has increased her lead to 1,882 votes or 24.39%. Jose “Mo” Maldonado has moved to second place with 1,519 votes or 19.68%. Current Vice Mayor Michelle Cordes has slipped to third place with 1,503 votes 19.48%. Cassandra Scherm has moved up to fourth place with 1,403 votes at 18.18%. Inclumbent Judy Hughes has dropped to fith place with 1,397 votes or 18.10%.
With current Councilmember John Anderson not running for reelection, Cordes and Hughes are looking to keep their seats on the Florence Town Council.
