Kovarik win not much to celebrate

Every time there is an election, the nerves of many get tested up until the results are in. Candidates and their supporters get so worked up in fear of the unknown, including many that believe they're a shoe-in.

Long shots do win on occasion and are a force to contend with. As was demonstrated in many local matches, upsets ruled the day. Incumbents and favorites were handed pink slips by voters wanting a change, while some remained to continue governing.

By far the people of Gurnee demonstrated what a favorite candidate is and what long shots are. Much can be said by looking at the results, including the psychological and emotional relief felt by all. Emotions are high with the champion and their supporters, while the defeated are not so high.

Much is being said with landslide victory in Gurnee's election. Mayor Kovarik should be proud for such a resounding win. In the end was it even a challenge to begin with? Numbers do not lie and these numbers say a lot.

On the surface, the numbers show that the 941 cast for Garner to be respectable only because of the embarrassing 353 meted out by Maniscalco. The only consolation that can be saved by these two candidates is their participation in the American process. We can all agree that these two took a whipping, by looking at the numbers, numbers that don't lie.

Were these two contenders the best that Gurnee had to present any kind of challenge? Out of 32,000 residents, wasn't there someone that would have made it a more respectable race? Maybe it was better for Mayor Kovarik to run unopposed, especially for the smitten. Is there a lesson here for future elections? Is it possible that the abundance of potential leaders has all of a sudden become almost extinct? Are these all important positions in society relegated to such a small number? Yes, Mayor Kovarik can be proud to be the best that Gurnee has and is deserving of all the accolades that comes with her win, save one. And it goes like this. Try comparing this election to a championship game in which the number of people in Gurnee can closely fill Wrigley Field. Would it still be considered a championship game? Numbers don't lie.

Tony Maniscalco Gurnee