Borough waits for mayor’s race outcome

No mayor yet for the Matanuska Susitna Borough.  The vote count in the Matanuska Susitna Borough mayor’s race remains close. Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss and challenger Vern Halter were separated by 169 votes after the close of the polls last Tuesday.  Lonnie McKechnie, Borough clerk, says a candidate has to have 40 percent of the vote to win the election.
“And since the two top candidates have received more than 40 percent of the vote, there will not be a runoff election.&rdq