By DEANA STROISCH (deana.stroisch@sj-r.com), THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Posted Apr 05, 2011
In two close Springfield City Council races Tuesday, Attorney Joe McMenamin was elected as Ward 7 alderman and Sam Cahnman was elected to a second term in Ward 5.
Seven incumbents won re-election to the 10-member city council. They will be joined by three newcomers – two Democrats and a Republican, although the board is officially nonpartisan. Aldermen serve four-year terms and are paid about $15,500 a year.
Here’s a look at the aldermanic results:
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Ward 7
Joe McMenamin won election in Ward 7 with 43 percent of the vote. Michael Higgins, owner of Maldaner’s restaurant, came in second with 34 percent. John Laurenzana, director of marketing and public relations for Capitol Care Center, received 22 percent.
McMenamin said he was happy with the outcome, “but I know there’s lots of work ahead.” “I’m looking forward to working with the next mayor and the city council to strengthen our neighborhoods,” McMenamin said.
McMenamin will replace Ald. Debbie Cimarossa, who didn’t seek re-election.
Joe McMenamin for Ward 7 