While incumbents held on to their seats in two tight Mascotte races, both Clermont and Groveland will have new city council members after Tuesday’s municipal elections in Lake County.

Clermont City Council

Incumbent Tod Howard was defeated by challenger Bryan Bain for Seat 2 on the Clermont City Council, with Bain receiving 54% of the vote to 46% for Howard.

Bain is a licensed real estate agent and member of the city’s planning and zoning commission. He served as a city council member in Oshkosh, Wisconsin before moving to Clermont with his family in 2019.

While Seat 4 on the Clermont City Council was also up for grabs this year, incumbent Chandra Meyers did not receive an opponent and will be reelected.

Groveland City Council

Groveland residents Michael Jaycox (left) and Jim O'Neil

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