At large: It's an honor just to be nominated
Sandra Anderson Groat said that she was gunning to place first among the at-large contenders.
Close, but no cigar. Former County Commissioner Mary Rakestraw bested her Tuesday night. Still, Groat said she was happy to be among the six candidates going on to the general election.
When asked what the difference between this year's campaign and the one two years ago, her first, Groat said that voters were more skeptical this time around - soured by the bad press surrounding the firing of the city's former police chief among other things.
"I really think that is a major, core issue that we're dealing with," Groat said.
Click here to listen to two minutes or so with Groat following the results coming in tonight.
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