By David Helwig
SooToday.com
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

All three Michigan Soo City commissioners up for re-election in today's general election have retained their seats.

Commissioners Ray Bauer, Marilyn Burton and William Lynn have all been re-elected, defeating Lake Superior State University student Jay Gage and correctional officer Matthew Calder.

Here are the results:

William Lynn - 1,088
Ray Bauer - 936
Marilyn Burton - 824
Jay Gage - 751
Matthew Calder - 431

Turnout was 17.3 percent of eligible voters.

Voters also approved a 0.5 mill increase to pay for Chippewa County's senior meals and services program.

In Hulbert Township, a 3 mill renewal for fire protection was overwhelmingly approved.