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Former Placerville mayors line up at an election night gathering. From left, Wendy Thomas, Pierre Rivas, Patty Borelli, Kara Taylor, Dennis Thomas and John Clerici.

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further results,” Thomas said.

“I think that Nicole and John are a good choice and I think I’m a good choice as well, or I wouldn’t be running,” he added.

Thomas said he thought some candidates had not made an effort to learn about city government prior to making a bid for a council seat.

A mailer paid for by Congressman Tom McClintock’s re-election campaign may have swayed voters to “say no to Dennis Thomas for City Council.”

“I knew that the dirty tactics of McClintock could have some effect on me,” he said of the mailer that urged voters to instead choose Sean Briggs, Ruth Carter or Yarbrough.

“It is really interesting that a U.S. Congressman would come after a City Council position,” he added. “It is what I would call an asymmetrical fight. McClintock is using his congress-level funding to go after a rather small-town election.”

Former Councilman Clerici said he looks forward to serving on the council again if the numbers hold.

“I am honored to serve the people of Placerville once again,” he commented. “I will do my best to live up to their faith in me.”

With 42.7% of ballots counted the standings are as follows: • Nicole Gotberg 1,084 votes • John Clerici 987 votes • David Yarbrough 858 votes • Dennis Thomas 854 votes • Paul Godwin 720 votes • Sean Briggs 646 votes • Ruth Carter 578 votes • Duncan Allen 75 votes

The next update from the El Dorado County Elections Department was scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10.

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