Farrens, Economu re-elected in Moyie

Moyie Springs voters on Tuesday re-elected incumbent councilmen Chad Farrens and Steve Economu for another four years.

Farrens received 57 votes, Economu got 52 and challenger Rosanne Smith garnered 24 votes.

City council members are paid $75 a month.

Economu, the owner of Steve’s All Service, was appointed to city council 16 months ago to replace councilman Doug Evans, who was named mayor after Joe Mesenbrink passed away on May 7, 2008.

Farrens, the owner of Mountain View Archery and NW Custom Sawing, has served on city council for 12 years.

Smith, 56, was making her first bid for city council. She is a retired federal worker.

Moyie Springs Mayor Doug Evans was unopposed for a four-year term. He is paid $95 a month.