After a mandatory manual recount conducted Monday by the Clark County Elections Department, the results of the Nov. 8 Washougal City Council Position 2 election remain unchanged from the official certified election results.
According to Clark County Elections Supervisor Tim Likness, in the race for Position No. 2, newcomer Caryn Plinksi beat out incumbent Rod Morris by eight votes — 1,491 to 1,499.
Likness said the results will be certified today at 1 p.m. by the canvassing board.
Monday night Morris, who has served on the City Council for a total of 16 years, said he was surprised by the outcome, but accepted the results saying: “The wait is finally over.”
“It looks like people wanted a change,” he said. “I wish all of them well. I am proud to have served Washougal.”