Local incumbents file for seats
By Melinda L. Lucas
Filing opened last Wednesday, Jan. 18 for the local May 6 elections, with several incumbents already signing up.
Three current Albany ISD trustees have already filed, including Robert Montgomery for Place 1, Ginny Ivy for Place 2, and Bo Brown, who was recently appointed to the unexpired Place 3 seat.
At Albany City Hall, mayor Susan Montgomery and council members Lynsi Musselman and Don Taggart will be on the ballot.
At press time on Tuesday, there were no filings for the other four entities.
Candidates for the city offices can file at Albany City Hall, while those interested in the Albany ISD positions can go to the superintendent’s office.
Candidates have until Friday, Feb. 17 to file for local elections, each of which could be cancelled if there are not opposed races.
Hospital Board
The Shackelford County Hospital District has three two-year terms expiring, including Leslie Belcher, Jo Ann Estridge, and Mike Folsom. Kraymer Harbold was appointed this week to a vacant seat, but he must file if he wishes to seek a full or partial term.
Petitions for the hospital election, which must be signed by at least 10 registered county voters, are available at the office in the EMS building. Contact Regina Whitt for information at 325-762-3313.
Moran School Board
No one had filed for either of the two three-year terms on the Moran ISD board ending this spring, currently held by Gary Roan and James Shelton.
Candidates can fill in superintendent’s office during regular school hours. Call 325-945-3101 for more information.
Moran City Council
Moran city council seats held by Christal Herrell, Tyler Kinman, and Gene Thompkins, as well as the one-year unexpired term of mayor Tyler George, are all subject to reelection.
Anyone with questions can contact the Moran City office on weekday mornings at 325-945-3441.
Fort Griffin SUD
Ben Hale, Sug Roller, and Robert Montgomery are the Fort Griffin SUD directors whose three-year terms expire this spring.
To file, contact Carrie Holson at 325-762-2575.
