Rachel Lord and Caroline Venuti come out on top for Homer’s city council race after the citycertified its elections during a canvas board meeting earlier today.
Both members are entering their third term on city council. Lord took the lead with 681 votes, or 37%. Venuti trailed behind with 645 votes, or 35%. First time candidates Joni Wise and Dan Hasche had 21% and 6% of the vote, respectively.
A total of 1046 voters participated in this year's election, bringing voter turnout to 19%.
Official results will come out for Homer’s borough assembly seat when the borough certifies its elections this Tuesday.