Since the inception of Big Water, Kane County, politics have been largely controlled by Mayor Alex Joseph. Outsiders have complained long and loud they have not been allowed a say in city government.

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That changed when schoolteacher Jean Marie Moore defeated Robert Banfill by a 72-70 margin for a City Council post. In the other council race, Jack Ehlers, who had the support of Joseph, won by a 72-70 margin."I'm satisfied with some opposition on the council," Joseph said. "Maybe when they see how things are run, the campaign of disinformation will come to an end."

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