[0] INCUMBENT WYSBEEK VOTED OUT; RAMOS, DI TOMASO AND MONTANEZ WIN SEATS IN HARD-FOUGHT RACE.

Byline: Yvette Cabrera Daily News Staff Writer

Richard Ramos, Beverly Di Tomaso and Cindy Montanez won the three City Council seats that were up for grab in Tuesday's municipal election, ousting incumbent Doude Wysbeek, according to complete but unofficial returns.

With all precincts reporting, Wysbeek - the only incumbent in the five-person field - lost his bid for a new four-year term on the council, which he first joined in 1982.

John Becker trailed the field.

The campaign heated up in the final weeks, with controversial anti-Wysbeek campaign mailers stirring up complaints and some of Montanez's political endorsements being revoked late in the race.

Celebrating his victory after the results were in, Ramos praised his campaign supporters.

``I'm elated,'' Ramos said. ``We had a great group of volunteers, and I really would have to thank them for their help. I feel confident I can represent our community and serve our residents well.''

Ramos said he and his wife had been up since 4:30 a.m., encouraging residents to vote.

Di Tomaso also extended thanks to her volunteers.

``I'm just so excited and thrilled, and very happy and thankful for all the help I received on this campaign,'' Di Tomaso said. ``The only promise I made in this campaign is to continue to walk in this community. I don't plan to be one of those elected officials that they elect and don't see again.''

The candidates represent a cross-section of the city.

Ramos, 30, is a teacher at Morningside Elementary School in San Fernando.

Di Tomaso, 65, is a receptionist and community activist who ran once for the council in the 1980s.

Montanez, 25, operates a family-owned construction business.

Wysbeek, 60, owns H.C. Stroud Electric in San Fernando.

Becker, 47, is a service representative for the Automobile Club of Southern California.

While policy issues dominated much of the campaign, the final weeks saw a flurry of developments, including the controversial campaign mailer delivered to voters on Friday attacking Wysbeek.

Another flap arose when city residents, including relatives of Montanez, organized a public protest against city tree removals. Some in the city criticized the demonstration, calling it a last-minute publicity stunt.

As a result of that action, current City Councilman Silverio Robledo and former mayor Raul Godinez II withdrew their earlier endorsements of Montanez, a former city Cultural Arts commissioner who attends the University of California, Los Angeles.

While Wysbeek was running for re-election, two other ballot spots were wide open. Incumbent Joanne Baltierrez decided not to seek a second term so she could focus instead on her children and her job, and Godinez stepped down as mayor and councilman to run for Los Angeles City Council.