TOWER CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A group of people who attempted to recall the mayor of Tower City have failed following a July 9th special election.

Incumbent Scott Salberg received 74 votes and challenger Randy Crist got 42. The unofficial results of the election will be canvassed on July 15th at 6pm.

Petition committee members said Scott Salberg was not performing his duties properly at public meetings according to former city council member and challenger Randy Crist.

Mayor Scott Salberg said there are two sides to every story and he is willing to visit with any Tower City citizen that has a question or concern about the city. Salberg has been the mayor of Tower City since 2008.