Incumbent Democrat Wayne Clinton was re-elected as Story County Supervisor in Tuesday’s election.

Clinton was originally elected to the Story County Board of Supervisors in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004. He was appointed as board chair in 2003, 2006 and 2007.

The board of supervisors is the legislative body of Story County which is responsible for county policy and budget, county taxes, approving bonds and reports and filling employee vacancies.

“We deal with factors that impact quality of life, and I take that to heart every day,” Clinton said.

As county supervisor, Clinton supports maintaining fiscal responsibility and creating and maintaining an open government. He also supports sustainable community initiatives as well as planning wisely for growth and development in the county which preserves the quality of life. He values public safety and providing quality service in the most cost-effective way.

He said his opponent was aggressive, well-financed and was able to reach out to constituents.

“The issue was my years of experience versus a newcomer,” he said.

Clinton said he believes people voted for him because he has “demonstrated a strong component to Story County through strong leadership and proven results.”

For Clinton, the outcome of the presidential race was significant. He was involved in the civil rights movement and wasn’t sure if he would be around to see a black person elected president.