Incumbent Mayor Pete Worthington won re-election Tuesday to the Marathon City Council, along with political newcomer Ginger Snead and longtime resident Dick Ramsay.</p><p>According to the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Office, Snead led all candidates with 2,149 votes, or 19.14 percent, while Worthington received 2,044 votes (18.2 percent) and Ramsay garnered 17.89 percent (17.89).</p><p>The City Council election in Marathon is nonpartisan and at large, meaning the three highest vote getters are elected. Eight candidates ran.</p><p>Former mayor John Bartus finished fourth with 1,633 votes (14.5 percent), followed by incumbent Marilyn Tempest with 1,400 (12.5 percent), "Bicycle" Joan Nelson with 954 (8.5 percent), Kevin Woodland with 547 (4.8 percent) and Allen Pedersen with 492 (4.3 percent).</p><p>Worthington, 52, said he ran for office because he wanted to see through projects the current City Council is working on. That includes the city's in-progress sewer project and various improvements to Marathon Fire Rescue.</p><p>"I'm looking forward to working with the new council and we all can move Marathon in a positive direction. The makeup of this council will continue making good decisions," said Worthington, who also praised all his competitors.</p><p>Snead, 46, came on strong in her first political race, garnering support for being knowledgeable about city issues despite no political background. She ran on a platform emphasizing a new vision for the city's future.</p><p>Other issues for Snead include more responsible spending by the city government and securing funding for lateral sewer hookups. She said she's anxious to move the city forward with the new makeup of the council.</p><p>"I believe in making a team that helps our city move forward and treating each other with respect and dignity," Snead said. "That's what I want for our citizens and our council."</p><p>Ramsay, 67, jumped back into the race for City Council for the first time since Marathon's first election after incorporation in 1999. Ramsay said he feels his business background would serve the city well in tough economic times.</p><p>Ramsay has called for a "lateral summit" involving all contractors interested in installing lateral pipes from the central sewer pipes to homes and businesses. He said the city could save residents 40 to 60 percent by bulk purchasing materials.</p><p>"The thing I stressed during the election is I'm looking to bring a strong business approach to the council. I'm concerned with our economy and I am going to fulfill my campaign promises -- you talk, I'll listen," Ramsay said.