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Friday, August 5, 2022

Another incumbent files for re-election to the Alexander City Council

Alexander Council Member Jeffery Watson submitted his election petition to the Saline County Clerk on August 4. Watson is seeking re-election to the city council to represent Ward 4; Position-1.

Watson is now the third incumbent to file. Council members Harold Timmerman (Ward-3; Position-1) and Juanita Wilson (Ward-4; Position-2) were the first Alexander council members to file for re-election in the November General Election.

Watson and Wilson have filed to switch positions for Ward-4. Watson is currently in Position-2 and Wilson is in Position-1.

Potential candidates have until August 10 to pick up and return election petitions. Positions to appear on the November ballot for the City of Alexander are the eight seats on the city council and the mayor’s office.

Tommy L. Gaylor, Jr. has submitted his petition to run for the position of mayor. Mayor Paul Mitchell has yet to file a petition but is expected to seek re-election.

City council members serve a two-year term. The mayor’s position is a four-year term.

When requesting a petition for a seat on the city council the candidate must provide the ward number and position number. Current members on the city council and their ward and position numbers are Joe Pollard (Ward-1; Position-1), Elizabeth Bland (Ward-1; Position-2), Joy Gray (Ward-2; Position-1), Lonny Chapman (Ward-2; Position-2), Harold Timmerman (Ward-3; Position-1), Dan Church (Ward-3; Position-2), Juanita Wilson (Ward-4; Position-1), and Jeffery Watson (Ward-4; Position-2). See map below.

Anyone who wants to run for an elected city position, and has not picked up a petition, may acquire one at the Saline County Clerk's office weekdays from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM at 215 N. Main St.; Benton, AR. Candidates have until Noon, August 10 to pick up and drop off petitions. If you have any questions call the County Clerk’s office at 501-303-5630.




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