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Brian Wagner leads preliminary mayoral count in Gervais, urges spending transparency
Summary
Preliminary results showed Brian Wagner leading by 192 votes in a race with 404 ballots cast of 1,476 registered voters. In public comment at the Gervais City Council meeting, Wagner urged the council to restore itemized expense reporting, including attorney fees, to rebuild public trust.
Brian Wagner, who identified himself as the likely mayor-elect, said preliminary results show him leading by 192 votes in a contest with 404 ballots cast of 1,476 registered voters.
Wagner addressed the Gervais City Council during the public comment period and urged the council to restore the practice of including itemized bills — including attorney fees — in council packets so residents can see how tax dollars are spent. "When the community asks you for transparency, they're giving you an opportunity to build trust," he said.
Wagner said he plans to work with the incoming council to "foster an environment of openness and accountability" and to make city government feel more accessible to residents. He did not propose specific ordinance changes during his remarks.
The announcement of the preliminary result came as the council opened its meeting; city staff noted the tally as a preliminary count and did not make a final certification during the session. No formal election certification occurred at the meeting.
