Incumbent prevails at Pioneer Rural Water

Customers of Pioneer Rural Water decided last evening to stay with the man who brought them to the dance.  Eddie Grant beat back a challenge from Brad Hobbs to keep his District 5 seat on the board of directors.  Announced by Chairman Barry Stevenson, the vote tally gave Grant 86 votes; Hobbs, 34.  A total of 120 votes represents a small percentage of the customer base, but it was obvious by the demeanor of those dropping paper ballots into a box that they were a determined bunch to pick the one they felt should lead their water company in a time of controversy.  Grant told the crowd he’s “humbled” by their support.  Hobbs told 101.7/WGOG the result will not deter him from keeping close interest in the district’s affairs.