PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — Following election night results, Pueblo has chosen three new city council members to represent the Steel City, with mental health professional Selena Ruiz Gomez securing one of the most competitive at-large seats.

Unofficial results show Ruiz Gomez led a seven-candidate race for the two council at-large positions with 25.24% of the vote. She will serve alongside incumbent Brett Boston, who also secured an at-large seat.

"I'm in shock still, to be quite honest," said Ruiz Gomez. "Just feeling really gracious and humbled right now over how this is going and excited to get acquainted with our new team."

The newly elected council member spent five months campaigning for what she calls her dream position. As a licensed mental health professional, Ruiz Gomez believes h

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