The Ellis County Press: Ousted councilman says ECP altered election

Ousted councilman says ECP altered election
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Editor on 05/17/2008 20:08:00


MEGAN GRAY
Ellis County Press
PALMER- Mike Greenlee, former mayor and  councilman of  Palmer was narrowly
defeated by Tony Roybal Jr. and Greg Penny in the May 10 elections. It was
determined after three recounts he lost his position on city council. When
confronted about last Saturday nights returns Greenlee simply stated, "There is
nothing to say. The newspaper got what it wanted, to slander and alter the
election. When the truth is finally printed, I'll start picking up the paper
again."
Penny told the ECP that while he appreciated the effort and desire to those who
were unsuccsessful in this campaign he is looking forward to serving the next
two years with Jeff and Tony. "I was gratified citizens voted for a change. 
Now, I can vote for what the majority of the citizens want to help our crumbling
infrastructure here in Palmer."
Roybal reports  he is most looking forward to "getting into the groove by
checking on what the city of Palmer is doing and working on as of now so I may
try to see to it that the things I would like to work on get started as well."
Both Penny and Roybal send their greatest appreciation for those who voted.
Palmer City Council :
Jeff Vick (I) 164 (votes)
Greg Penny 125
Tony Roybal 121
Mike Greenlee (I)115
Linda Harper 113Shannon Conger 99