Broullon leads Highlands mayoral election by one vote

With 25 provisional votes counted, Highlands Councilwoman Carolyn Broullon is leading Mayor Rick O’Neil by one vote.

Broullon told MMM that there were 32 provisional votes cast. 6 were disqualified for residency and there was one ballot cast by a voter who had already voted by mail. O’Neil got 13 votes, Broullon 12 for a current unofficial count of 603 for Broullon and 602 for O’Neil.

“This is a teachable moment for our kids,” Broullon said. “Every vote counts.”

O’Neil could not be reached to say whether or not he could request a recount. Former Highlands Councilman Chris Francy was present at the provisional count of O’Neil’s behalf. Francy said he would advise O’Neil to file for a recount.