Words can't express my gratitude to the citizens of Clearlake for the faith they have shown in me, to the great volunteers who helped make the campaign a success, and to my family for their love and support.

Now it is my turn to give something back to you all, by rolling up my sleeves and getting down to the hard jobs ahead.

I look forward to serving this wonderful town, and to working with the other city council members and the whole community to make it the best place it can possibly be.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Jeri Spittler is a council-member elect for the city of Clearlake, Calif.'s city council.