Filing is now open for six local governments that are scheduled to hold elections this spring.
The cities of Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick; the Clarendon and Hedley school district; and the Donley County Hospital District all have board positions available this year.
In Clarendon, the two-year terms of Mayor Sandy Skelton and Aldermen Doug Kidd and Nathan Floyd are up.
Hedley has of its five aldermen up for election this year. The full two-year terms of Aldermen Carrie Butler, Tonya Metcalf, and Kathy Spier are up, and a one-year unexpired term is also up this year. Alderman Guy Watt is currently in that position formerly held by Dusty Wilkinson.
Howardwick Mayor Mike Rowland and Aldermen Gail Leathers and Eric Riddle are also at the end of two-year terms.
Clarendon ISD Trustees serve three years, and the terms of Weldon Sears and Reneé Mott are expiring this year.
Hedley ISD has three full three-year terms up this year. One of those seats is currently vacant, and the other two are held by Troy Monroe and Cindy Lambert.
The Donley County Hospital District Board of Directors has three two-year terms up this year. Those are currently held by Wayne Tubbs – Place One, Jeff Robertson – Place Two, and Melinda McAnear – Place Three.
All local boards are elected at-large, but hospital board candidates must file for a specific place on the ballot.
Filing began Wednesday, January 18, and runs through Friday, February 17. Elections are scheduled to be held Saturday, May 6, 2017.
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