Tuesday, May 4th, 2021) Primary Election in Richland County saw just a 4.8% turnout with not much on the ballot.
In Mansfield, Republican Stephanie Zader defeated Christopher Beale for Mansfield City Council At Large, as she earned 375 votes to 207 for Beale. Also, voters in Mansfield gave approval to the PRIDE TAX and Potholes Tax, as each got over 70% support.
The PRIDE tax is a critical source of revenue for Mansfield’s Police and Fire Department, which brings in roughly $ 2million.