Jacobson retains post on Evansville council

By GINA DUWE ( Contact )   Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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City council District 1


*Barbara Jacobson 201

Thomas Cothard 164

— Incumbent Barbara Jacobson will serve another term on the Evansville City Council representing the northwest side.

Jacobson, 55 S. Sixth St., beat Thomas Cothard 201-164 in Tuesday’s election for a two-year term.

The District 1 race was the only contested city race.

Jacobson could not be reached Tuesday night.

Jacobson has served four years on the council and is a member of the redevelopment authority, public safety committee and Evansville Fire District Board.

Cothard, 217 N. Sixth St., served on the council and numerous committees before resigning a year ago when he moved from his home in District 2.

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