As filing deadline nears only one race contested so far …
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There are 6 candidates for offices for the 6 positions open between the city council and the school board. Of those six filings, four are from incumbents and one position remains open. {{more: continue …}}?
KISD Board …?
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On the KISD Board of Trustees there are three places up for election.
- In Place 1, Leslie Carruthers, the incumbent, has filed with no challenger.?
- In Place 2 Julie Webb has filed. Webb was appointed last fall after Trustees Rhonda Barnes retired last fall before her term was completed. No one else has filed.?
- ?In Place 3, Joe Taylor, the incumbent is the only to file.?
School board positions are for three year terms.?
Interested candidates for the Kennedale School District may pick up an application at the Kennedale ISD Administration Building, 120 W Parkway, Kennedale, Texas 76060.
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Link: KISD Election information ?
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City Council …??
On the Kennedale City Council there are two council places open, along with the mayor? seat.
- Brian Johnson has filed for re-election as mayor. The race has attracted the only opposition in all the races from Tony L. Hatcher.?
- ?In Place 2, currently held by Liz Carrington, Chris Pugh is the only one who has filed for the place.?
- ?In Place 4, currently held by Kelly Turner, no one has filed as of yet.
Council and the mayor positions are for two years.
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The full candidate packet for the May 5, 2018, election is now available online (as a PDF) at 2018 Candidate Packet?2018 Candidate Packet and in the City Secretary’s Office (printed).??Filing deadline …??The deadline to file is Friday, February 16, 2018. The school district offices close at 3:30 p.m on Friday.? Kennedale City Hall closes at 5 p.m. on Friday.??
