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By DAVID SCHOLZ
Martinez Tribune
Disappointed yes, but at the same time not surprised was Federal Glover’s perspective as he now looks toward November when he will be in a run-off for his 5th District seat on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors against AnaMarie Avila Farias.
With such a large field of candidates, Glover expected the vote to be splintered.
The two candidates finished one-two, respectively, in the five-person race with Glover besting the field with 8,791 votes or 35.6 percent of the 24,800 ballots cast. Avila Farias followed with 7,649 votes or 31.8 percent.
“I am excited about being number one in this large contingent,’’ said Glover. “Now I am looking forward to going through in November and continuing the job I have been elected to do.’’
Despite having to go forward with the run-off, that did not diminish Glover’s confidence that he is still the right person for the position at this time.
He noted while his challenger speaks of the housing affordability issue and works in that industry, he emphasized work is being accomplished to address that concern throughout the county.
Similarly, he cited the progress to address issues related to the Highway 4 corridor. Along with improvements to the region’s infrastructure, such as the widening projects, he also pointed to dollars being brought in to bring relief to related issues from one end of the county to the other.
“I will be sharing a clear picture of work I have done and my visions for the future, and that will all be part of my message,’’ he said.
Avila Farias could not be reached for comment for this story.
