For the first time in recent memory all open positions for both the KISD School Board and the Kennedale City Council are contested with a total of six places open and 12 candidates (2 per place). {{more: continue …}}
The official election day is May 5, 2018. Early voting begins Monday April 23 and will run through Tuesday May 1, 2018. More @ www.cityofkennedale.com/election.
Kennedale City Council (In order of ballot placement)
Mayor:
- Jan Joplin
- Brian Johnson
City Council, Place 2:
- Lary Adkins
- Chris Pugh
City Council, Place 4:
- Timothy Brestowski
- Linda Rhodes
Two propositions:
Proposition A: Shall Sandra Lee, Council Person Place 3, be recalled and removed from office?
- Yes
- No
Propostion B: Shall Jan Joplin, Council Person Place 5, be recalled and removed from office?
- Yes
- No
There was a third candidate for the office of mayor, Tony Hatcher. He submitted a letter withdrawing from ballot on Friday, February 23, 2018.
Kennedale Independent School District Board of Trustees (Not in order of ballot placement)
KISD Trustee Place 1:
- Leslie Carruthers
- Deborah Harris
KISD Trustee Place 2:
- Julie Webb
- Daniel Medina
KISD Trustees Place 3:
- Joe Taylor
- Michael Strange
Open Invitation to each Candidate