In the wake of last night's elections for Cambridge City Council and School Committee, both winning and losing candidates partied in style, content with their efforts regardless of the outcome.

First-time City Council candidate and--if early returns hold--newly elected Councillor Marjorie C. Decker held a raucous victory party at the Middle East restaurant in Central Square, where she happily thanked her supporters for their help.

Hours before she was assured a spot on the council, over 100 eager supporters and fans filled the restaurant in anticipation of Decker's forthcoming victory. The visibly relieved Decker described the campaign as an amazing--albeit exhausting--experience.

"I'm just really thrilled that I've had so many friends and supporters throughout the past months," Decker said. "It has been such a great experience to run in the city that you grew up in."

Decker said that she had over 3,000 supporters and hoped that the election would produce more than a new City Council.

"In an election, you need to build on community and get people together on certain issues," she said. "After the election you don't want to lose that."

Amid approximately 50 of his 130 supporters and volunteers enjoying good food and company, city council candidate and current Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves '72 said he, too, was pleased with his campaign's effort.

Reeves had a tentative position on the council as of last night. Earlier in the evening, he said although voter turnout seemed low, he was optimistic about his chances for victory.