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62 °F Forecast | Road Cams Friday, May 27, 2005 Today's News | Shop Our Valley | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery | Contact Us SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Britt Festival Outdoor Journal Menu Guide How To Guide Health Biz Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Real Estate Guide Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Passport to the Rogue Valley SHOP OUR VALLEY AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Classified Place an ad TOP JOBS EXTRA Ashland News NIE Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People Volunteer Moving here? eSouthernOregon CUSTOMER SERVICE FAQ's Advertise with us Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend May 18, 2005 New direction for RVTD Tuesday’s preliminary elections results appeared to steer the Rogue Valley Transportation District in a new direction. Stan Littrell, who was appointed to the board a year ago, handily won his first election with 7,342 votes, or about 64 percent of the ballots, over Douglas Hewett, who got 4,125 votes, or 35.6 percent. Challenger Ernest Garb garnered 6,445, votes, or 56.5 percent, to incumbent Carol Bennett’s 4,915 votes, or 43 percent. In the closest race, challenger Sharon Ely had 5,893 votes, or 51 percent, and incumbent Mary Wooding got 5,496 votes, or about 48 percent. Controversy and strife led to recall attempts in 2002 and 2003 and the departure of a general manager at the district, which oversees public transportation throughout the county. Littrell said he has tried to move the board beyond remaining rancor and he thinks additional new members will help. "I think the public will see a board that can function in a better fashion," he said. "It will be better to get back to business and not be arguing like alley cats." Advertisement He wants to restore public trust, be fiscally responsible and try to expand services within the financial constraints facing the district. Garb said he was surprised that his first run for office appeared successful Tuesday night, but he was eager to find revenue to expand bus service. Although she considered her race too close to call, Ely was enthused about the possibility of new faces on the board. "It’s always good to get new blood, new ways of looking at things and new resources," she said. "I am so looking forward to a chance to be on the board if the people elect me." Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback Free Music Downloads Conference Calls - $50/Month Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker, Trunk, Footlockers home equity loans helzberg diamonds Distance Education Diamonds Online Poker Auto Insurance Mesothelioma Slippers Student Loans tcg student loan consolidation teleconferencing Website Design & Marketing Memory Foam Mattress w2 forms Mortgage Calculator Free Home-Loan Referrals Payday Loans Advertisement s