Thursday, November 8, 2012

Newcomers make strong showing in Boone County race - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

 

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Boone County Board candidates William Pysson (from left), Bob Walberg and Dennis Ellingson listen as other candidates speak during a debate Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at the Community Building in Belvidere.

Newcomers gave incumbents a run for their money Tuesday evening in the Boone County Board race.

Seven of the nine current members seeking re-election were won. There are three districts on the board, each made up of four members.

Newcomer Bill Pysson ousted incumbent Ken Grzybowski by 152 votes for a District 1 seat. He will join Bob Walberg, Brad Fidder and Dennis Ellingson as District 1 representatives.

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