Thanks to Dick Howe for posting the election results by ward/precinct; here’s some additional numbers and they show a steady growth-rate.
I do not yet have 2-1 and 2-2 for 2007.
Ward 2, Percent 3 includes most of “downtown”, Appleton to Warren, to Dutton, to Fr. Morrisette
2009 City Council Election
18.5% turn-out (439 voters)
Total number of voters for Ward 2 = 801
2007 City Council Election
17.4% turn-out (336 voters)
2005 City Council Election
15.3% turn-out (261 voters)