Bavaro waiting on final vote count

The outcome of the Empire Union Elementary school board race is still uncertain a week after the election, incumbent Nick Bavaro said Wednesday.

Only one vote separates Bavaro, with 1,027 votes, or 23.21 percent, from incumbent Patty Shafer, with 1,026 votes, or 23.19 percent.

Challenger Doug Bentley took the first of three seats with 1,283 votes, or 28.99 percent, and incumbent Stacie Morales took second with 1,049 votes, or 23.71 percent.

Bavaro said the winner of the last seat likely will be known by the end of the week.