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New District 3 Huntsville City Councilman John Olshefski ready to "give it everything I’ve got"

October 5, 2010

Complete but unofficial returns from Tuesday's runoff election showed Olshefski captured 3,202 votes, or 55 percent, to Barry Pendergraft's 2,659 votes, or 45 percent.  ? Robin Conn / The Huntsville Times John Olshefski celebrates his election to the Huntsville City Council’s District 3 seat at Nick’s Ristorante. He won 55 percent of the vote…

John Olshefski claims victory in Huntsville City Council race

October 5, 2010

According to unofficial returns, Olshefski captured 3,202 votes, or 54.63 percent of the total, while retired police Lt. Barry Pendergraft had 2,659 votes, or 45.37 percent. The Huntsville Times John Olshefski (left) and Barry Pendergraft HUNTSVILLE, AL — Retired Army Col. John Olshefski has claimed victory in …

Experience, illegal immigration key issues in Huntsville City Council runoff

September 30, 2010

John Olshefski, a retired Army colonel, is emphasizing his experience as Redstone Arsenal's garrison commander from June 2005 to July 2008. Barry Pendergraft, a retired Huntsville police lieutenant, is telling voters he wants to crack down on illegal immigration. The Huntsville Times John Olshefski…

Thursday is absentee voting deadline for next week’s Huntsville runoff election

September 28, 2010

City Clerk-Treasurer Chuck Hagood said he's expecting a large number of absentee votes because Huntsville City Schools will be on fall break next week. More than 330 people have already cast absentee ballots. ? Glenn Baeske / The Huntsville Times Huntsville City Hall HUNTSVILLE, AL — Time…

Huntsville City Council candidate John Olshefski wins backing of former rivals

August 30, 2010

Kelly Sims said the council also needs someone like Olshefski who understands the Army and the arsenal. He was the unofficial "mayor" of the base from June 2005 until July 2008. ? Glenn Baeske / The Huntsville Times Retired Army Col. John Olshefski HUNTSVILLE, AL — Two Huntsville City Council…

Sandra Moon says south Huntsville voters have "two fine choices," won’t make endorsement

August 27, 2010

During Thursday night's council meeting, Moon said she will not publicly endorse John Olshefski or Barry Pendergraft for the District 3 seat representing southeast Huntsville. ? Dave Dieter / The Huntsville Times Huntsville City Councilwoman Sandra Moon HUNTSVILLE, AL — Outgoing City Councilwoman Sandra Moon says she’s not going to …

Huntsville city elections: Complete results for city council and school board races

August 25, 2010

Tuesday's municipal elections ended with three races going to a runoff, and two ending in landslides. See more on each race and get complete results here. HUNTSVILLE, AL — Tuesday’s municipal elections ended with three races going to a runoff, and …

John Olshefski, Barry Pendergraft headed toward runoff for District 3 council seat, campaigns say

August 24, 2010

Officially, the totals stand at Olshefski with 43.1 percent and Pendergraft with 26.3 percent, with nine precincts counted. But Olshefski's campaign manager, Ken Arnold, says the campaign has calculated the result to be Olshefski 39.7 percent, Pendergraft 34.5 percent. View full size Glenn Baeske / …

Retired Huntsville police Lt. Barry Pendergraft takes aim at City Council seat

August 7, 2010

Pendergraft's strong views on the Huntsville Housing Authority helped him win the endorsement of the South Huntsville Civic Association. The group donated $750 to his campaign and is urging its members to vote for him. ? Eric Schultz / The Huntsville Times Barry Pendergraft HUNTSVILLE, AL — …

South Huntsville Civic Association, Committee of 100 make endorsements in City Council race

July 30, 2010

Retired police Lt. Barry Pendergraft won the backing of the civic association, while the Committee of 100 group of business leaders sided with former Redstone Arsenal Garrison Commander John Olshefski. ? Glenn Baeske / The Huntsville Times Huntsville City Hall HUNTSVILLE, AL — Two influential groups have made their endorsements in the…