The time is now for citizens to sign up for positions on any one of seven local boards that are scheduled to have elections this spring.
Sign-ups began Monday for the cities of Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick; the Clarendon and Hedley school districts; the Clarendon College District, and the Donley County Hospital District.
The Clarendon College District already had the most candidates at press time with all three of its incumbents signing up for reelection. Jerry Woodard, Delbert Robertson, and Doug Lowe are all seeking to serve another six-year term on the Board of Regents.
A fourth position on the college board, the unexpired term belonging to the late Charles Deyhle, Sr., will also be on this spring’s ballot. Former college dean Tex Selvidge has been appointed to fill that spot until May, but he has not yet taken the oath of office. Four years are remaining on that term.
The Donley County Hospital District has four two-year terms expiring on its Board of Directors this year. Those seats are currently held by Jan Farris (Place 4), Jeannie Owens (Place 5), Mark C. White (Place 6), and Laurie Howard (Place 7).
The City of Clarendon has three two-year terms on the Board of Aldermen up for election this year. Incumbents are Ann Huey (serving the unexpired term of Kyle Davis), Jesus Hernandez (serving the unexpired term of Jeremy Powell), and Will Thompson.
The City of Howardwick has on its ballot the one-year unexpired term of former mayor Del Essary and three aldermen’s positions that are currently held by Tanis McMorries, Johnny Hubbard, and Tim Gallagher. Aldermen serve two years.
The City of Hedley has the two-year terms of Mayor Dusty Wilkinson and Aldermen Leon Ward and Lonnie Roby up for election this year. Roby has already signed up to run again.
Clarendon ISD has three positions on the ballot for its Board of Trustees this year, including two full three-year terms now held by Wayne Hardin and Wes Hatley and the one year unexpired term of the late Marvin Thompson, which is currenlty held by Richard Gribble.
Hedley ISD has two three-year terms on its Board of Trustees on this year’s ballot. Those seats are held by Lana Ritchie and Bobby Lindsey, who is filling the term originally held by Shelby Shipp.
Sign-up for local offices continues through March 5. Election Day will be Saturday, May 12.
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