At the close of the first day to submit petitions for the municipal elections in November, two City of Alexander council members have filed petitions to be re-elected; along with a new-comer seeking election as mayor. Council members Harold Timmerman (Ward-3; Pos-1) and Juanita Wilson (Ward-4; Pos-1) are the first Alexander council members to file for re-election in the November General Election. Tommy L. Gaylor, Jr. has submitted his petition to run for the position of mayor.
Wednesday, August 3 was the first day candidates could submit 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.
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; Pos-1), Elizabeth Bland (Ward-1; Pos-2), Joy Gray (Ward-2; Pos-1), Lonny Chapman (Ward-2; Pos-2), Harold Timmerman (Ward-3; Pos-1), Dan Church (Ward-3; Pos-2), Juanita Wilson (Ward-4; Pos-1), and Jeffery Watson (Ward-4; Pos-2).
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 or drop off petitions. If you have any questions call the County Clerk’s office at 501-303-5630.
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