Incumbent Bountiful Mayor Joe Johnson was exuberant over his win in Tuesday’s general election.

But other south Davis incumbents didn’t fare as well, with two current mayors losing their seats to challengers.

When it comes to issues, Davis School District officials were “grateful that Davis County voters continue to come out in support of education,” said district spokesperson, Chris Williams. Just shy of 63 percent of Davis County voters approved the district’s $250 million bond proposal.

Monies raised through the bond will be used to build five new schools, including a specialized one for medically fragile students, rebuild another school, add 46 classrooms to existing schools, purchase property for future use, and maintain existing infrastructure.

Taxpayers will see no tax hike.Williams said that in spite of the ballot language which made it sound like there would be a tax boost, Davis County voters realized that with the student growth the district is experiencing, the funding was needed to add classroom space.

In North Salt Lake, voters approved the RAP (Recreation Arts and Parks) tax, which will be used toward the development of both a regional park in the north part of Foxboro and a five-acre park near the Bonneville-Shoreline Trail on the east side of the city. Voters approved the tax 1,283 to 667.

In speaking of his win, Bountiful Mayor Joe Johnson said, “I’m so excited, so fulfilled to have the confidence of citizens for another four years,” Johnson retained his position with nearly 2,000 votes over challenger Jeffrey L. Novak.

Johnson said he was also pleased that council members Fred Moss and Tom Tolman were reelected. “We have a cohesive group that works well together.

“Bountiful is one heck of a city,” he added.

Kaysville’s Mayor Neka Roundy kept a positive note in her statement about her loss to challenger Steve Hiatt, saying, “It is a pleasure serving the good citizens of Kaysville. I am involved with many beneficial projects for residents and youth.”

She went on to say, “As mayor I am honest and open and we ran an honest and open campaign.

“ I give thanks to my many supporters and to our employees for their fine work in making Kaysville a wonderful place to live.”

The mayor wasn’t the only one to lose a bid for reelection in Kaysville. Former mayor Brian Cook lost and Council member Gil Miller and Jared Taylor will serve on the council there.

Meanwhile, West Bountiful Mayor James Behunin was struggling with his loss to opponent Ken Romney.

“I just finished a rough campaign and can’t think about (future plans with regards to serving in the city in some capacity). I’m going to focus on my job right now.”

He said Romney campaigned very hard. “He certainly earned it.”

In Layton, current Mayor Steve Curtis barely squeaked by challenger Bob J. Stevenson by a 153-vote margin.

In Fruit Heights, incumbent city council member Eileen Moss lost her bid for reelection. Two new council members, Don Carroll and Bette Hubrich, will serve there.

In North Salt Lake, current council member Lisa Watts Baskin lost her bid for the mayor’s seat to challenger Len Arave. Matt Hardy, an incumbent council member there also lost his bid for reelection.

Current Woods Cross council member Jon Hadlow also lost his bid for reelection to planning commission member Ryan Westergard. Incumbent Tamy Dayley won her reelection bid.