Well, looks like we won.

 

 Well, I won.

I'm a genuinely official elected official. A designated village elder. A successful politician.A state-certified member of the Establishment.

Yeah. All of those things.

And a few more...probably.

A number of thank yous are in order...

First, of course, to all the folks who voted for me. I legally couldn't have done it without you.

And, for certain, Mary -- wife, co-campaign chair, and never-failing reminder to do what had to be done. I never would have done it without her support, encouragement and, yes, occasional nagging...

And special thanks to my campaign committee and contributors. I hope you feel your time and effort pay off in the years to come.

Again, thanks to all and let's get on with it...