3 vacant aldermanic districts filled in special election on Tuesday

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Three of Milwaukee's vacant aldermanic districts were filled in a special election on Tuesday.

District 1

Andrea Pratt is projected to have defeated former Rep. David Bowen in district one.

With 100% of precincts reporting, Pratt won the first district by a margin of only 17 votes.

District 5

Lamont Westmoreland is the projected winner of district five.

As someone who calls district five home, Westmoreland said he's ready to collaborate with his neighbors face-to-face.

"Their frustrations are my frustrations," Westmoreland said.

Westmoreland said he'll be a consistent leader in the community. He plans to address reckless driving, crime and small business growth.

"Our foundation in district five is great. I want to help strengthen the foundation, but my message is always I will be around for a long time," Westmoreland said.

District 9

Larresa Taylor is the projected winner of district nine.

Taylor said she sees herself as the next voice of district nine.

"I've always been the person that has always tried to make things right for others and always had a concern for other people," Taylor said.

Roads and housing are the top two issues on Taylor's agenda. Plus, she's hoping the new owners of Northridge Mall will collaborate on a space that all residents can use.

"Just focus on the issues at hand and try to find resolutions for them, especially when I know that it's going to make life better for myself, as well as the next person," Taylor said.

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor will serve the rest of their predecessor's terms, which end in April 2024.