In the city of Anna Maria, the final tally of votes was delayed two days, until Nov. 10.
The city electorate cast ballots by mail, early voting and at the polling place, Roser Memorial Community Church, among three candidates to decide two seats on the city commission. Voters ousted Chuck Webb, elected Brian Seymour and re-elected Nancy Yetter a two-year terms.
Yetter ran for a third consecutive term. Political newcomer Seymour, owner of the Anna Maria General Store on Pine Avenue, challenged in the race. He said he wanted to bring new energy to a “stagnant” commission.
Seymour received 35.85 percent of the vote or 494 votes, while Yetter and Webb received 35.78 percent and 28.37 percent of the votes, 493 votes and 391 votes respectively.
“Obviously, I’m very pleased at the outcome. I’d like to thank everyone who supported me, and came out and helped me with my camp,” said Yetter.
“I’m really excited that the residents trusted me in my first run for office … and I’m looking forward to serving this great city and hoping to move this city forward,” said Seymour.
Webb did not respond to requests for comment.
Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy was unopposed for a second two-year term. He receives $19,600 in annual compensation.
Commissioners receive a $500 monthly stipend.
Of 1,178 registered voters in Anna Maria, 912 people cast their ballots in the Nov. 8 election, which included federal, state, county and school district races in addition to the commission contest.
Anna Maria residents cast 366 mail-in and 101 early ballots. Polling on Election Day was at Roser Memorial Community Church, 517 Pine Ave.