Just two of three incumbents will be returning to the Amador City Council.

Longtime councilwoman and mayor Hope Luxemberg lost her reelection bid Tuesday to political newcomer David Dittman. Councilmen Mark McKenna and Richard Lynch were successful in their reelection bids.

"I guess I'll have some peace and quiet for a change," Luxemberg said Wednesday. "I care very much for this city and really wanted to finish the acquisition of the Culbert park before my term was up. I wouldn't have run if it weren't for that."

According to the Amador County Election Department's unofficial results, Luxemberg received 36 votes for 13.14 percent. McKenna received 85 votes for 31.02 percent; Lynch received 77 votes for 28.10 percent and Dittman received 69 votes for 25.18 percent.

"I'm really happy with the results," McKenna said from home on Wednesday. "The new council has a great makeup and I'm sure we'll all be able to work well together. I'm just glad the people of Amador City saw it fit to reelect me."

This will be McKenna's first full term as a city councilman. He was appointed to fill the position of Kimberly Wooten when she moved in 2002.

Lynch said he was gratified by the turnout of the election.

"Amador City is such a small town that the motivation for running is quite a bit different from elsewhere," he said. "Running for office here is offering to stand up in the community and do some work." This will be Lynch's second term.

Dittman is a graphic artist and small business owner. In his campaign literature, he said he would like to increase communication between the city council and the city's residents. He also said he would like to use his experience in public relations to help promote the city when the bypass is completed.

"David's a real fiery, passionate guy who will bring a lot of energy to the council," McKenna said.