Gordon Bisset wins only contested City Council seat
December 1, 2011
Former councilman nets 72 percent of votes cast to beat Frank Irigon
Gordon Bisset
Frank Irigon
Gordon Bisset won the 2012 general election over challenger Frank Irigon for the Newcastle City Council’s only contested race this year.
With about 72 percent or 1,965 votes, Bisset will take on the council’s fourth position. Irigon earned about 28 percent of the vote, or 752 ballots cast.
“I’m very pleased with the results,” Bisset said. “I’d like to thank the voters of Newcastle and will be getting ready to carry out my campaign themes.”
About 51 percent of Newcastle’s registered voters cast a ballot in the election.
Bisset served a four-year term on the council from 2002-05 and has lived in the Hazelwood neighborhood for 41 years.
Irigon has lived in the Rainier Crest neighborhood for 25 years. This is the first time he has run for the City Council position.
Bisset said he would continue to attend meetings to stay current on issues, especially when it comes to the city’s 2012 budget discussions.
He will replace longtime Councilman Sonny Putter, who has continuously served on the council since 1994.
Incumbent councilwomen Lisa Jensen and Carol Simpson and incumbent Deputy Mayor Steve Buri were re-elected for their respective positions after they ran unopposed in the election.
Gordon Bisset takes lead in contested City Council race
November 8, 2011
NEW — 8:45 p.m. Nov. 8, 2011
As ballots for the 2012 general election begin to roll in, Gordon Bisset has established a dominant lead over challenger Frank Irigon for the Newcastle City Council’s only contested race this year, according to information provided on the King County elections website.
With about 71 percent or 1,077 votes — of about 28 percent of the ballots counted so far — Bisset leads Irigon for the council’s fourth position. Irigon earned 28 percent of the vote, or 425 votes.
“I’m very pleased with the results,” Bisset said. “I’d like to thank the voters of Newcastle and will be getting ready to carry out my campaign themes.”
Bisset previously served a four-year term on the council from 2002-2005 and has lived in the Hazelwood neighborhood of the city for 41 years.
Irigon has lived in the Rainer Crest neighborhood of Newcastle for 25 years. This is the first time he has run for the position.
City Council race gets more competition
July 1, 2011
Candidates file for August primary
Resident Frank Irigon and former City Councilman Gordon Bisset have filed to run for City Council Position 4 in this year’s election.
Gordon Bisset
Frank Irigon
Bisset — who served as a member of the council from 2002-2005 — and Irigon will face off against Parks Commission Chair Andrew Shelton in a primary election in August.
The top two finishers will advance to the general election in November.
Councilman Sonny Putter, who holds Position 4, announced in April he would retire from the council at the end of the year.
Two more candidates emerge in City Council race
June 14, 2011
NEW — 4 p.m. June 14, 2011
Resident Frank Irigon and former City Councilman Gordon Bisset filed to run for City Council Position 4 in this year’s election. Bisset — who served on the council from 2002-2005 — and Irigon will face off against Parks Commission Chair Andrew Shelton in a primary election in August.
The top two finishers will advance to the general election in November.
