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Russell, Jesse prevail in Clyde
The tiny — but important — town of Clyde is situated near the center of Haywood County.
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Incumbent Alderman Dann Jesse will return to the Town of Clyde Board of Aldermen, along with a new face, Amy Russell.
Russell, a Clyde native and first-time candidate, came out on top with 82 votes, to Jesse’s 81. Jesse was the only incumbent running this year, and came out on top of the early voting tally with 18 votes, but Russell was a close second, with 14.
Challenger Kathy Cogburn Johnson placed a distant third with 47 votes, while fellow challengers Cory Nuckolls, with 21 votes, and Melinda Parker, with 17, didn’t fare nearly as well.
Incumbent Mayor Jim Trantham ran unopposed and will continue to hold the gavel in Clyde.
