Mandel Requests Recount of Watertown Town Council Race

The following letter was released by Mike Mandel:

In last week's election Watertown voters made a resounding statement by writing my name on the ballot to keep Walmart out of our town. This issue brought together so many people from different backgrounds, young families and seniors, people who have been in Watertown for generations and who recognize the rich history and character of our community, along with people who have come here more recently because of the unique quality of life that Watertown offers to us all. My candidacy has served as an instrument for our collective voice that want a Watertown that will build and grow with an intelligent and comprehensive plan for economic development. We will settle for nothing less than that to ensure our town's future.

Today, Thursday, Nov. 17, I have presented 12 petitions (one from each precinct) to the Watertown Town Clerk to request a hand recount of the votes that I received for Town Councilor-at-Large. Because my candidacy was a write-in campaign, there may have been inaccuracies. Therefore it is important to count the ballots by hand. Town Clerk John Flynn has stated that the recount would be accomplished within a day. We feel that we owe that to all of our supporters and volunteers, and especially to everyone who voted for me and are opposed to a Walmart store in the center of our town. We want to make sure every vote is counted that voices that message. 

Mike Mandel