Doug Stephens Qualifies for School Board Race

Another incumbent school board member has qualified for the August Board of Education Election
Doug Stephens of the 6th district will be in the race for re-election.
Three school board members will be elected on August 4 including one from the 4th, 5th, & 6th districts. The terms are for four years except in the 4th district. The 4th district winner will fill an unexpired two year term.
Others who have obtained qualifying petitions to date are:
Kate Miller in the 4th district
Barry Mabe in the 5th district
W.J. (Dub) Evins, III in the 5th district (Evins’ petition has been returned and verified)
The qualifying deadline is Noon April 7
Meanwhile, Ronald D. Stanley of Anthony Avenue has picked up a petition to run for Smithville Alderman.
Three aldermen will be elected on August 4. Each term is for four years.
In addition to Stanley, those who have obtained qualifying petitions to date are Shawn Jacobs, Josh Miller, Danny Washer and Gary Durham (Miller’s petition has been returned and verified)
The qualifying deadline is Noon April 7