Nelson defeats Martin in Stillwater mayor’s race, three Trustees elected to new terms

Posted 3/18/15

Village residents elected a new mayor Wednesday, turning out incumbent Ernest Martin, who has led the community for 23 years. Rick Nelson, who will take the office on April 6, defeated Martin 194-132. Martin was village trustee in 1983, becoming mayor in March 1992 and is the longest serving mayor in Stillwater history. Also elected to new terms were incumbent Trustees Judith Wood-Shaw (4 years), Timothy Campbell (2 years) and newcomer Frank Tatum (4 years).