On Friday (August 23) the Saline County Clerk's Office conducted the drawing to decide what position candidates will be placed on the November ballot. Some candidates attended the ceremony to draw their own number. Any candidates who were not in attendance had their position chosen by county staff.
Attending the drawing for two seats on the Alexander City Council were Council Member Harold Timmerman (Ward-3; Position-1) and Council Member Juanita Wilson (Ward-4; Position-2). Timmermann drew the second ballot position while Wilson drew the number one spot.
In the race for Ward-3; Position-1 challenger Daniel L. Bates will be listed on the ballot first with Timmermann second. In the race for Ward-4; Position-2 Wilson will appear on the ballot first followed by her challenger Trevis Bentley.
Candidates running unopposed are Council Member Mitchell W. Smith (Ward-1; Position-2), Council Member Joy Gray (Ward-2; Position-1), Christopher Prowse (Ward-2; Position-2), Amy Lyons (Ward-3; Position-2), Council Member Angela Griffin (Ward-4; Position-1), and Megan Chapman for City Recorder.
The two offices that do not have a candidate are Ward-1 Position-1 and City Treasurer. Former City Treasurer JoAn Churchill resigned effective December 31, 2023. Since then no one could be found to fill the vacancy. Council members are discussing whether to eliminate it as an elected position, converting it to a position where someone can be hired without the requirement of living in the city.
Early voting begins Monday, October 21. The General Election is Tuesday, November 5.
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