Woodland City Council incumbents Art Pimentel and Jeff Monroe will be joined by former councilwoman Martie Dote. The three were the top vote-getters of a six-way race on Tuesday.

The elected three will join Bill Marble and Skip Davies, who will be appointed mayor, on the City Council. As the candidate with the most votes, Pimentel will serve as vice mayor and will be next in line for mayor when Davies terms out in 2010, after he received 4,446 votes, or 25.8 percent over second-place winner Monroe, who got 4,054 votes, or 23.6 percent.

Dote, who previously served on the council for one term in 2000 to 2004, emphasized senior and youth services, controlled development, education, attracting quality jobs and "green" policies during her campaign. She received 3,407 votes, or 19.8 percent.

Pimentel was elected to the City Council in 2004. Throughout his campaign, Pimentel referenced the leadership qualities, such as taking a stand on "tough decisions," that he demonstrated during his first term.

He promised that, as a native Woodlander, he will continue to make solid policy decisions in the best interest of the city and its residents.

Pimentel is the current chairman for the Yolo County Transportation District and works as a public information officer for Woodland Community College.

Monroe, who has served two terms on the council since 2000, also repeatedly stated his love for his hometown, saying, "I hope to be buried here someday." The Yolo Sheriff's lieutenant and U.S. Army veteran had the support of public safety professionals throughout his campaign.

He received notable endorsements from the Woodland Professional Police Officers Association, Woodland Professional Firefighters Association, Yolo County Deputy Sheriff's Association and the Police Officers Research Association of California.

Coming in fourth, fifth and sixth respectively were Frank Sieferman Jr., with 2,712 votes; Al Lopez with 1,640 votes; and Bobby Harris with 950 votes.

Lopez ran for council on a business-oriented platform. He stressed the need for Woodland to be more business-friendly and to support the types of businesses that would be best for the city's future.

Sieferman, a Yolo County supervisor from 2003 to 2006, forged a reputation for being a non-politician and a "behind the scenes" type of guy. The millwright and former farmer spoke carefully and candidly during debates.

Harris, the least likely contender, put forth a similar sentiment during his third campaign for City Council.

- Jim Smith contributed to this report.
 
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