McGlynn coasts to ninth term

Medford mayoral incumbent Michael J. McGlynn swept the local polls yesterday.

McGlynn was heavily favored to win yesterday's election. He said his victory was "the highest percentage of the vote I have ever gotten."

McGlynn collected a total of 7,497 votes in what amounted to 81 percent of voters. His only opponent and fourth-time challenger, Patrick Fiorello, pulled in 1,762 votes.

In a short speech, McGlynn said that he was extremely pleased with the results and thanked his supporters and aides.

"This is a very pro vote for all of us who have worked together," McGlynn told the crowd. "Let's continue to move progressively forward."

"When people come to the polls and give you their stamp of approval, it is truly a great feeling," the Mayor said after his speech. "I want to thank the public, and I pledge to continue to work with them to make Medford better than it already is," he said.

Supporters, members of McGlynn's staff and community members packed into a conference room at the AmeriSuites hotel and waited anxiously to hear as the totals for each district were called out. The polls closed at 8 p.m. and all of the votes were in just before 8:30, when McGlynn announced top vote-getters for the School Board, City Council and Mayor's spot.