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The final unofficial tally in Saturday's election for Place 2 on the Wimberley City Council was 415 votes for Mac McCullough and 245 votes for Gary "Catfish" Pigg. City Administrator Don Ferguson announced the results minutes after the polls closed at 7 p.m. today. He said the results will be canvassed (made official) at city hall on Monday Sept. 27.
Mac and Catfish are well known personalities in town. McCullough edged out Pigg by only 2 votes in the initial local election in May. Pigg sued to overturn the election after discovering serious voter registration discrepancies and won a judge's order for a new election. It looks like the voters, in big numbers in the second round, decided to stick with McCullough. We've got a feeling it's going to take a while for things to smooth over between the two sides.
Mac and Catfish are well known personalities in town. McCullough edged out Pigg by only 2 votes in the initial local election in May. Pigg sued to overturn the election after discovering serious voter registration discrepancies and won a judge's order for a new election. It looks like the voters, in big numbers in the second round, decided to stick with McCullough. We've got a feeling it's going to take a while for things to smooth over between the two sides.
Statement from Mr. Pigg:
"I want to thank everybody for coming out and voting. Congratulations to my opponent. And I would say good luck to the City of Wimberley. The sanctity of the vote is very important, not only on the local level but also on the national level."Had he won, Pigg said he would have rolled up his sleeves and worked on getting the "Las Flores thing straightened out." He added that he would have looked at city budget items "that don't include everything that are all inclusive (not just for the Square) and make sure it's widespread throughout our whole city."
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Mr.Pigg you sold your soul to several business people that are used to getting their way all of the time and some real town jerks for the safety of our community and quality of life. You had a couple of good ideas but let the glimmer of money sway your campaign their way. The town spoke and the way I see it the town does not like several people thinking they own the town and getting their way no matter what, all the time. Your major backers didn't even live on the affected streets. We are a city now and need to consider the needs of the community. I imagine your "camp" can back you to sue Mac or anyone in your way now because they know you are easy. Or your camp may drop you because you are a loser. I hope we can can back to running this town in a responsible, respectable way. Peace.
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