Voters elect Mayor Sarno to second term

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - By a margin better than two-to-one, Springfield voters chose to keep Mayor Domenic Sarno in office for two more years. City Councilor Bud Williams lost by more than 9,000 votes at the polls on Tuesday.

Mayor Sarno told 22News he looks forward to leading the city through these tough times ahead and promised to be relentless on crime. He said his main focus, beyond public safety, is bringing more jobs to the Springfield area.

Sarno said he felt it was an uphill battle running for re-election. He said it has been tough running the city, campaigning for re-election, and keeping up with his family life.