Andy O’Brien gracious in defeat, will support Paul Adams moving forward

MASON CITY – Andy O’Brien came up short in his bid for the at-large city council seat Tuesday night, but was gracious in defeat and thanked everyone who participated in the election process.

We as a city have won today. I wanted to take a moment and thank the citizens of Mason City and my family for allowing me to be part of a remarkable election process. It has been a humbling experience, one that I wont forget. I want to congratulate Paul Adams on a great win, your dedication and hard work prove your the man for the City Council seat. I will support Paul and help him in anyway possible, I ask all the citizens to show him the same respect with tolerance and humility moving forward. Mason City is a great place to live and work! ~Andy

Mr. O’Brien received the most votes in the September 20 special election, with eventual winner Paul Adams second and Max Weaver a close third.  O’Brien and Adams emerged from a pool of eight candidates to land on the December 6 run-off ballot.  Paul Adams will take office immediately and assume the at-large seat vacated after the July 15 death of Alex Kuhn.