Two more incumbents file for Alexander election; 1-1/2 days remain to file

With 1-1/2 days left to file for the Alexander municipal elections, two more incumbents have submitted their petitions to appear on the November ballot. They are Council Member Juanita Wilson (Ward-4; Pos-2) and Council Member Joy Gray (Ward-2; Pos-1). A total of five candidates have submitted petitions since filing began on July 31.

The other incumbent, who was first to file, is Council Member Harold Timmerman. He submitted his petition to retain his Ward-3 Position-1 seat on the first day of filing, July 31. On August 1 Daniel L. Bates filed a petition for Timmermann's Ward-3 Position-1 seat. And, Amy Lyons also filed on August 1 for the Ward-3 Position-2 seat, currently held by Council Member Tony Staton.

Petitions can still be acquired before the filing deadline. To run for a position on the city council you must be a registered voter and file your petition based on the ward you live in and either position one or two, depending on which incumbent you want to unseat. Council members serve two-year terms. See the map below to find your ward.

The other two offices to appear on the ballot are city recorder and city treasurer. To file for these two positions you must also live in the city limits of Alexander and be a registered voter. Both positions are four-year terms.

Registered voters living in both the Pulaski and Saline county portions of Alexander may pick up petitions at the Saline County Clerk's office; 215 North Main Street, Suite 9; Benton, Arkansas. Petitions may be picked up or returned to the County Clerk's Office on Tuesday, August 6 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Petitions can also be picked up before 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 7. The deadline to return all petitions for all municipal offices is 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 7. For more information call 501-303-5630.

Elected positions available w/incumbent name, and those who have filed:

(Ward-1; Pos-1)

Council Member Joe Pollard

(Ward-1; Pos-2)

Council Member Mitchell W. Smith

(Ward-2; Pos-1)

Council Member Joy Gray - Filed 08/05/24

(Ward-2; Pos-2)

Council Member Gina R. Thomas-Littlejohn not seeking re-election.

(Ward-3; Pos-1)

Council Member Harold Timmerman - Filed 07/31/24

Daniel L. Bates - Filed 08/01/24

(Ward-3; Pos-2)

Council Member Tony Staton

Amy Lyons - Filed 08/01/24

(Ward-4; Pos-1)

Council Member Angela Griffin

(Ward-4; Pos-2)

Council Member Juanita Wilson - Filed 08/05/24

City Recorder

Sharon Bankhead

City Treasurer

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