2 incumbents, 2 newcomers earn spots on Murrysville council
Republican Darren Miller came away with the most votes in the race for four open Murrysville council seats, taking nearly 23% of more than 20,000 votes in yesterday’s election.
He will be joined by incumbent Republican Jason Lemak (21%), newcomer and Republican Michael Korns (20%) and incumbent Republican Jamie Lingg (18.5%).
”This is a victory for our Murrysville community who want to see our hometown grow responsibly for the next generation,” Miller said. “Our incumbents who have retained their seats will be looked at for experienced leadership alongside us.”
Former councilman Loren Kase came way with just under 18% of the vote.
Council members serve a four-year term.
In the municipality’s mayoral race, councilman Dayne Dice received more than 98% of the votes cast for mayor. He ran unopposed.
Patrick Varine is a TribLive reporter covering Delmont, Export and Murrysville. He is a Western Pennsylvania native and joined the Trib in 2010 after working as a reporter and editor with the former Dover Post Co. in Delaware. He can be reached at pvarine@triblive.com.
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