East Haven mayor wins second term

East Haven Mayor April Capone Almon, who had an arrest and an ethics complaint lodged weeks before the election, will hold onto her job for a second term.

Republican challenger John Finkle conceded. 

"Oh my gosh, are you ready for two more years," Mayor Almon said to her cheering supporters. 

It was a tough campaign. Just 8 weeks ago, the mayor was arrested for interfering with police for trying to stop an officer from towing cars. Her mug shot was featured in her opponent's on-line advertisement.

Finkle felt focusing on town finances would have put him over the top.

"We ran a hard campaign, we really thought we had the numbers and I guess not," he said.

Mayor Almon says it's now time to move on - that voters have sent a message loud and clear.