Adams leading — with just 53 votes — in the race for Port Commissioner Position No. 2

Following Wednesday's count — with another 1,557 ballots tabulated —Adams has received 652 votes to opponent, Susan Berry’s 599.

November 10, 2011 9:21 am
Stephen Adams
Stephen Adams

In a close race, Stephen Adams is leading with 52.12 percent of the votes in the election of Port Commissioner Position No. 2.

Following Wednesday’s count — with another 1,557 ballots tabulated — Adams has received 652 votes to opponent, Susan Berry’s 599.

According to San Juan County Elections, roughly 700 ballots remain to be counted. Those ballots will be tabulated and results released Nov. 14.

Adams is known on Lopez as a man of many roles. Over the last 30 years he has worked as a teacher, volunteer EMT/Fire Fighter and Chief Fire Officer, Fire Commissioner, Planning Commissioner and successful island business owner.

He said he ran for this position to maintain the long standing success of the Lopez Airport and to work on the implementation of the local solid waste plan.

“We need to find sound funding solutions, support a robust recycling program, and establish a professional management system to run this program,” said Adams about the solid waste plan.

When asked why Lopezians should vote for him he answered: “I have leadership experiences that will provide the best opportunity for success at implementing the solid waste plan. I will be a reasonable and objective voice serving the needs of our community.”