David Plufka defeated Hart Nelson in the race for Brentwood Ward 1 alderman Tuesday for a two-year term on the board of aldermen.
Plufka took 390 votes, with Nelson pulling 264, for 60 percent of the vote total.
“I want to congratulate Hart Nelson on running a very good campaign,” Plufka said.” He represented himself very well, and he made the whole process of campaigning enjoyable.”
“I hope to live up to live up to the trust that’s been given to me by the residents of Ward 1, and I plan to diligently represent them as alderman for the next few years,” Plufka said.
Plufka, 52, has been on the Brentwood Planning and Zoning Commission since 2007, and is an attorney with Keefe & Griffiths, P.C.
Plufka said in his candidate statement that he pledges to bring professional conduct back to aldermanic deliberations. “We have had many spirited debates in P & Z over the years, but we were always respectful with each other and to the applicants before us. I will be diligent, responsive, and professional in my conduct as Ward 1 Alderman.
Congratulations on your aldermanic win. As a resident who is fatigued with the past ways of P&Z ordinance waiving, and secretive methods of operating in the administration/BOA as a whole, I look forward to a City Hall that respects the ‘Sunshine Laws’ and responds to the people, over special interests. I can only hope the new mayor is as interested in clarity, representing the people and transparency as his campaign purported. We can then look forward to that ‘new day’ we have so anticipated. Once again, congratulations.