Candidates continuing to sign up

With just more than a week to go in filing, 12 candidates have stepped up to take positions on six local boards, but six seats have not yet drawn candidates.

As the February 17 filing deadline approaches next week, there have been no contested races emerge as of Tuesday afternoon.

At the City of Clarendon, Mayor Sandy Skelton has signed up for re-election, and Britton Hall has signed up for one of two positions open on the city council.

Howardwick has one incumbent, Alderman Eric Riddle, signed up so far with two board positions and the mayor’s seat available.

All of the incumbents have signed up for re-election at the City of Hedley, including Aldermen Carrie Butler, Kathy Spier, and Tonya Metcalf for full terms and Alderman Guy Watt for the remainder of the unexpired term he is serving.

All three incumbents have filed for re-election on the Donley County Hospital District Board. Those officials are Wayne Tubbs – Place One, Jeff Robertson – Place Two, and Melinda McAnear – Place Three.

Hedley ISD has had two candidates file, incumbent trustees Cindy Lambert and Troy Monroe. A third position is also open.

Clarendon ISD has not had anyone sign up with two board positions up for election.

All local boards are elected at-large, but hospital board candidates must file for a specific place on the ballot.

Elections are scheduled to be held Saturday, May 6, 2017.