That title is meant to be true in more ways than one. Since only one of four Council races was contested this election cycle—and John Willis has won re-election in that race by a commanding percentage—the current Council will remain unchanged as to members for one more year—but that cannot hold past next May. Five races will be held next year, the Mayor and four Council positions, and of those five Barbara Chick will be stepping down because she has reached her three-term limit.
 

This picture from two years ago will remain unchanged for another year.
(Seated) Laura Cox, Mayor Ron Jones, Barbara Chick
(Standing) Douglas Athas, Larry Jeffus, Rick Williams, Preston Edwards, John Willis, Darren Lathen

 
Then things start to change rapidly. Two years from now, the Council will start to look much different as Council members Laura Cox, Larry Jeffus, and I reach our term limit.
 
In three years, the current Council will be completely retired except John Willis will have one more year, assuming he runs and is victorious two years from now. It is possible a current Council member could succeed Mayor Ron Jones and there be two members from the current group but at least seven members will be different.
 

 
Congratulations to John Willis for his victory in his race yesterday. Even though he won by a handsome margin, eye witness reports from across the city for weeks have reported regular fireworks displays from the direction of District 5. By all appearances, it was a hard-fought race. There was only one of the usual candidate forums this time but there were a number of gatherings within the district that featured both candidates. We'll see if John has any new scars at the next Council meeting.