We were pleased to endorse the incumbents in last week's Blade-News, and now are even more pleased to see those votes of confidence become reality.

The City Council, along with the mayor, all deserve much praise for what they've accomplished over the years, as well as working together as one of the more cohesive bodies in recent memory. Sure, there will always be disagreements and certain agendas to contend with, but this current group knows what it takes, and knows that it's all about doing what's right for this fine city.

While there are many challenges and roadblocks up ahead - all these trees...