Newcomer takes early lead as Burbank voters fill two City Council posts, weigh eviction/rent measure

Newcomer takes early lead as Burbank voters fill two City Council posts, weigh eviction/rent measure Newcomer takes early lead as Burbank voters fill two City Council posts, weigh eviction/rent measure

Los Angeles County opened more polling places on Friday, October 30, 2020 including Dodger Stadium where Los Angeles County worker Lisa Lew, of L.A., passes out “I Voted” stickers. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) See the latest election results after 8 p.m. A newcomer to Burbank politics was ahead in early returns on Tuesday evening in the race for a City Council seat. Konstantine Anthony led the pack, ahead of candidate Nick Schultz and Tamala Takahashi for two seats on the dais, possibly leaving current Councilmember Timothy Murphy in the dust.

“I’m very excited about the results,” Anthony said. “It’s a long time coming. I ran a very bold and progressive campaign. I’m the candidate that got the most votes because the voters demanded change.” Burbank residents headed to the polls Tuesday to fill two City Council vacancies and the fate of Measure RC, an eviction and rent regulation tool. Most of the candidates opposed the measure, which needed a simple majority to pass. Anthony was a co-author of what appeared to be the failing measure in early returns on Tuesday. “We are confident most of Burbank wanted rent control, but our voters had issues with […]

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