Voters must like the way things are going in the Lake City, because they voted for more of the same in Tuesday’s municipal elections.

Incumbents Dan Gookin and Dan English easily retained their seats on the City Council, staving off all challengers and their promises of fresh perspectives.

Gookin, re-elected to his third term, won on a platform of government transparency and accountability, receiving 3,157 votes to opponent Michael Pereira’s 1,899.

English, meanwhile, held onto his seat against two engaged challengers — local business owner Lacey Moen and HVAC entrepreneur Tom Morgan — by earning 2,548 votes. Moen took second with 1,226 votes behind a vigorous social media campaign, while Morgan came in a close third with 1,030 votes.

“I’ll be happy just getting back to doing the city business, instead of running for office,” English said. “Mostly, we’ve got some big things coming up still, such as the Atlas project, and with the [comprehensive] plan.”

Christie Wood, who earned the support of retiring Councilman Ron Edinger for his Seat 1, handily won with 3,218 votes to Elaine Price’s 1,901.

“I’m looking forward to getting to work,” Wood said during an election night party at Fort Ground Grill. “Coeur d’Alene has endless possibilities in front of us, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve the public.”

DALTON GARDENS

Councilmembers Scott Jordan and Jamie Price survived a March recall attempt in Dalton Gardens, but voters ended up ousting the two incumbents Tuesday.

Robert Wuest and Aaron O’Brien replaced Jordan and Price for the two open four-year terms, while Carrie Chase and Ray Craft won the two open two-year positions on the board. Dan Edwards, who ran unopposed in Dalton Gardens’ mayoral race, replaces the outgoing Jeff Fletcher.

HAYDEN

Without an opponent, Hayden Mayor Steve Griffitts cruised to victory as he heads toward his second term. With the city’s request to increase its base budget to bolster law enforcement falling short of the 60 percent needed for passage, though, Griffitts was circumspect.

“It’s an honor to serve as mayor and wonderful to see that the most powerful group in our city is our citizens,” he said. “As mayor, I’ll continue to be committed to fiscal responsibility.”

Hayden residents rejected the base levy increase that would have generated $403,506 through a hike in property taxes. Just over 52 percent of voters agreed, falling short of the required 60 percent.

The race for Hayden City Council’s Seat 1 was a blowout, as incumbent Matthew Roetter won decisively against challenger Jillian Bernstein in a sometimes-contentious battle. Bernstein’s decision to run for office after moving to Idaho 15 months prior to Election Day from California, where she operated a repossession service under her maiden name, became political fodder over the course of the campaign. Roetter won re-election 1,084 to Bernstein’s 536.

OTHER MEASURES

Voters to the east of Coeur d’Alene in Kootenai County’s Water District 1 voted to approve a $2 million, 30-year capital improvement bond that will go to replacing lines, acquiring at least one new pump and an increase in reservoir capacity. The measure passed 111 to 63.

In a resounding rejection of the status quo, Bayview residents voted overwhelmingly to oust Sharon Meyer and Robyn Edwards from their roles as directors on the community’s Water and Sewer District board. Amid allegations of mismanagement and abuse of their offices, Meyer was removed 164 to 52, while Edwards was recalled 164 to 54.

Voter turnout was a tepid 17.52 percent. Only 11,781 of 67,224 voters cast ballots in the municipal elections.