Clarendon CISD and the City of Hedley will hold contested elections this May, but five other local governments will cancel their board elections with two of those still looking for people to serve.
In Hedley, Mayor Trisha Chambless will be challenged by Calvin Holland as the city’s chief executive. Three candidates are also running for two positions on the city council – incumbent Aaron Hanes and challengers Joe Pafume and John Pierce. Hedley voters will also be asked to consider approving a County Assistance District.
Clarendon CISD has three people running for two positions on the Board of Trustees. Incumbent Wayne Hardin will be joined on the ballot by Ken McIntosh and Taylor Shelton. CCISD voters will also consider approving three bond proposals totaling $11.7 million.
The City of Clarendon will cancel its election and will be looking for someone to appoint to an empty city council position. Incumbent Aldermen John Lockhart and Tommy Hill will serve again, but no one filed for a third position on the council.
Likewise at Clarendon College, the Board of Regents will be looking for someone to appoint, and the election will be canceled. Incumbents Janice Knorpp and Lon Adams filed for their full terms again, and former college instructor Jay Anders filed for the unexpired term held by Brittany Word, who chose not to run. A third full term on the CC board remains open.
Hedley CISD will cancel its elections after both incumbents drew no opposition. Carole Ward and Dana Bell will be serving again.
The Donley County Hospital District Board will also cancel its elections with the following incumbents serving again – Mark C. White, Jan Farris, Nikki Adams, and Lori Howard.
The City of Howardwick will cancel its election for city council with no contested races. Incumbent Aldermen Mary Grady and Terry Barnes will be joined on the council by Johnny Hubbard. Howardwick residents will, however, be asked to vote on the creation of a County Assistance District.
Elections in the City of Hedley, City of Howardwick, and Clarendon CISD are scheduled to be held Saturday, May 4, 2024.
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