F.C. School Board Candidate Mergler Says No to a Recount

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Friday, Nov. 14 — Falls Church School Board candidate Sharon Mergler, who came within 47 votes of winning in last week’s election, has notified the News-Press this morning that, following yesterday’s official certification of the vote by the Falls Church Registrar’s office, that although she is eligible for a recount, she will not seek one.

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