Robin Boyd Is Elected As Winslow’s Mayor

By Francie Payne
   Councilman Robin Boyd was elected as Winslow’s new mayor, according to the unofficial results of the city’s May 20 general election. He defeated Jim Weldon, 746-725. Mayor Allan Affeldt did not seek re-election.
   Marshall Losey led the pack in the race for three council seats with 880 votes, followed by incumbent Peter Cake with 698; and Thomas Chacon Sr., 659. Rounding out the field were Terri Parsons with 632 votes; Marsha Juergens, 624; and incumbent Stephanie Lugo, 501.
   Ten propositions were also on the ballot. Only Proposition 103, which would have increased the term of office for mayor from two years to four years, failed. The vote was 787 against the measure and 650 for it.
   The nine other ballot questions, a short explanation of each and the unofficial vote count follow:
   * Proposition 100, which has the effect of levying an additional two percent tax on the gross income from restaurants and bars for a period of five years. The vote was 731 for and 648 against.
   * Proposition 101, which modifies the one percent tax approved in October 1995 so that collections can be used for any capital improvements for the city and remove the per item ceiling. The vote was 779 for and 590 against.
   * Proposition 102, which requires that the city council be responsible for establishing policies, adopting the annual budget and taking action through the city manager. The vote was 962 for and 473 against.
   * Proposition 104, which imposes term limitations for the positions of mayor and council, noting that neither the mayor nor council members can serve more than eight consecutive years unless they complete the unexpired remainder of a term of a predecessor prior to being elected to terms totaling eight consecutive years. There is no limit on the number of non-consecutive terms which may be served. The vote was 721 for and 710 against.
   * Proposition 105, which requires vacancies for more than two years in the office of mayor or council to be filled by the council only until the next council election, with the remaining two years of the term to be filled by election of the people. The vote was 1,091 for and 353 against.
   * Proposition 106, which creates a city manager position in the charter, spells out the manager’s duties and clarifies the standards of his performance. The vote was 755 for and 648 against.
   * Proposition 107, which allows the transfer of budgeted balances between offices, departments and agencies. The vote was 791 for and 630 against.
   * Proposition 108, which simplifies the way motions and ordinances are passed by the council, and provides for publicity for ordinances as required by law or deemed necessary by the council. The vote was 800 for and 566 against.
   * Proposition 109, which amends the charter to allow the council greater flexibility in entering into con-tracts and purchases on behalf of the city. The vote was 816 for and 598 against.
   The results will not be official until they are canvassed by the council.