City of Grosse Pointe Council Adds 1 Newcomer in Uncontested Race

Tuesday's election in the City of Grosse Pointe is the only race throughout all of the Pointes that was uncontested. Voter turnout neared 20 percent in the City.

About 20 percent of the registered voters in the City of Grosse Pointe turned out Tuesday to mark their votes in the only uncontested race throughout the five Pointes.  Councilmen Donald Parthum and John Stempfle along with Mayor Dale Scrace will continue their service to the city, each receiving several hundred votes. The newcomer, Andrew Turnbull, also received voter support.  Turnbull will replace John Stevens, who opted not to seek re-election and was honoroed for his service during the last council meeting.  Turnbull is a lifelong Grosse Pointer whose platform for running was to help the City continue its development of the Village and maintain public safety services. Turnbull is a licensed insurance agent who specializes in group …

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