Almost half of all registered voters in the City of Howardwick turned out to elect a new city council Saturday in a combined regular and special election on one ballot.
In the regular election for three full two-year terms on the council, Alderman Doc Holladay was re-elected with 117 votes, Debbora Sharpton was elected with 105 votes, and Marietta Baird was elected with 96 votes. Also running was Kay Dye, who received 49 votes.
In the special election to fill two one-year unexpired terms, Johnny Floyd was the top vote getter with 116, and he will be joined on the council by Brice Hawley, who received 60 votes. Also running for those seats were Mary Grady 52, James Wix 12, and Vol Lindsey 12.
Howardwick officials were scheduled to canvass the election results Tuesday night, May 8; and a called meeting has been set for Friday, May 11, at 6 p.m., for administering the oath of office to the newly elected council.
Friday’s meeting will also include some regular business, and City Hall says Mayor Greta Byars plans to appoint a planning and zoning commission at that time as well.
Saturday’s election saw 127 people cast ballots, and County Tax Assessor / Collector Linda Crump says the city has 261 registered voters, putting the turnout at 48.7 percent.
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