Gregg Hart gets a congratulatory hug from Councilwoman Cathy Murillo after winning a seat on the Santa Barbara City Council. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk) 
Councilman Harwood ‘Bendy’ White shares a happy moment with his wife, Kathy Snow, and other supporters. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk) 
Mayor Helene Schneider watches intensely as election results are reported. She easily won re-election. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk) 
Councilman Frank Hotchkiss, who won re-election, share a laugh with supporters Tuesday night. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk) 
David Landecker addresses his supporters after learning his bid for a seat on the Santa Barbara City Council was not successful. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk) 
Mail-in ballots were counted Tuesday night at City Hall. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk) 
Mayor Helene Schneider and Councilman Harwood ‘Bendy’ White address their supporters after winning re-election. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk)
Tom Bolton, Noozhawk Executive Editor
Noozhawk executive editor Tom Bolton can be reached at tbolton@noozhawk.com.
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