Wednesday, November 9, 2005> Breaking news

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.........Another surprise unfolded in Everett. On his third try, City Clerk John Hanlon, 70, unseated Mayor David Ragucci by a slim margin of 247 votes, according to city election officials.

While Ragucci focused his campaign on his accomplishments during four terms, Hanlon accused Ragucci of mishandling city money and promised he would call for an independent audit of the city if elected. Earlier this year, the state auditor's office found that about $1.2 million in funds were mismanaged in the School Department.........