ELECTION

Fountain Hills Town Council now complete after election recount

McMahon, Watts sworn in at special session

Fountain Hills Town Magistrate Robert Melton administers the oath of office to new Councilmember Rick Watts. Watts is accompanied by his wife, Evie.

(Independent Newsmedia/Bob Burns)

Town Councilmember Peggy McMahon is sworn in for her second term by Fountain Hills Town Magistrate Robert Melton. McMahon’s husband, David Adkins, is by her side.

(Independent Newsmedia/Bob Burns)

Following a statute triggered automatic recount of votes results from the Nov. 5, General Election showed incumbent Councilmember Peggy McMahon winning re-election by just seven votes over Mathew Corrigan.

McMahon was sworn in along with new Councilmember Rick Watts at a special meeting of the Town Council on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

“This is a genuine honor to have the support of voters,” Watts said. “I will listen to residents and all sides of an issue. Working together to get things accomplished.

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