Smith represents break from good‑old‑boy network

One interpretation of the Carefree Town Council election results is that at least a third of the electorate is unhappy with the decisions of the past town council.

Six‑thousand two‑hundred and sixteen individual votes were cast as of March 13. Two‑thousand seventy‑five, or a third of the votes, were for the four “independents” in the race–Coady, Smith, Traynor and Peirce.

The newly‑elected council consists of Bob Coady and three incumbents along with two new council members. The election to date has resulted in a 5‑1 council (five good‑old‑boys and one independent).

There is still a glimmer of hope that Carefree could add one more council member that is not a part of the “good‑old‑boy” network.

The election of independent David Smith will provide the Carefree Town Council with a better balance and would make the council more reflective of the concerns of all the citizens of Carefree.

John Gosule

Carefree