2008 Woodie Awards
Cohen wins bid for city council seat; Murray elected as Greencastle mayor
By: Troy Montigney
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: News
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Democrat Sue Murray defeated Republican Steve Butts Tuesday to become the next mayor of Greencastle.
The candidates were vying for a position that will be vacated by Democrat Nancy Michael in January. Michael announced in February that she would not seek a third term in office.
Murray said she expects the transition between mayoral administrations to go smoothly.
"I have worked with Nancy for 12 years as a member of her Board of Works," she said. "Our working relationship has always been a good one, and she has always been very forthcoming in offering everything I needed in terms of knowledge and information. She will be able to help me make the move into office as effectively as possible."
While the mayoral race did not feature an incumbent candidate, four others on the city ballot involved current officials seeking another term. Three of the four successfully defended their positions.
Democrat Teresa Glenn defeated Republican challenger Rhonda Chaney to continue serving as city clerk-treasurer. City Councilmen John Lanie and Mark Hammer will return to serve another four years on the council. Lanie, the at-large representative, defeated Republican challenger Karen Ambler. Hammer ran unopposed for the Ward Two seat.
Democrat Russell Evans was the only incumbent councilman to be defeated. Republican newcomer T.J. Smith will be the next ward four city council representative.
Men's swimming head coach and new Ward One City Councilman Adam Cohen was excited about winning his first political election, despite the prospects of his schedule becoming much busier.
"I sat my team down and explained that I will always have a responsibility to them," Cohen said. "My absolute first responsibility is to the students and the University that employs me. I will work a little longer and a little harder in the days ahead. If that means a little less time at home, so be it."
Cohen said one of his foremost priorities while serving on the council will be to examine the supposed strained "town-gown" relationship between DePauw University students and Greencastle residents.
The candidates were vying for a position that will be vacated by Democrat Nancy Michael in January. Michael announced in February that she would not seek a third term in office.
Murray said she expects the transition between mayoral administrations to go smoothly.
"I have worked with Nancy for 12 years as a member of her Board of Works," she said. "Our working relationship has always been a good one, and she has always been very forthcoming in offering everything I needed in terms of knowledge and information. She will be able to help me make the move into office as effectively as possible."
While the mayoral race did not feature an incumbent candidate, four others on the city ballot involved current officials seeking another term. Three of the four successfully defended their positions.
Democrat Teresa Glenn defeated Republican challenger Rhonda Chaney to continue serving as city clerk-treasurer. City Councilmen John Lanie and Mark Hammer will return to serve another four years on the council. Lanie, the at-large representative, defeated Republican challenger Karen Ambler. Hammer ran unopposed for the Ward Two seat.
Democrat Russell Evans was the only incumbent councilman to be defeated. Republican newcomer T.J. Smith will be the next ward four city council representative.
Men's swimming head coach and new Ward One City Councilman Adam Cohen was excited about winning his first political election, despite the prospects of his schedule becoming much busier.
"I sat my team down and explained that I will always have a responsibility to them," Cohen said. "My absolute first responsibility is to the students and the University that employs me. I will work a little longer and a little harder in the days ahead. If that means a little less time at home, so be it."
Cohen said one of his foremost priorities while serving on the council will be to examine the supposed strained "town-gown" relationship between DePauw University students and Greencastle residents.
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