Winslow’s primary election, previously scheduled for March 13, has been cancelled. According to Winslow City Clerk Suzy Wetzel, “Based on the fact that there are no more than two candidates for each vacancy and per the City Charter, the Primary Election will be cancelled.”
Vacancies include three seats on the city council and the position of mayor. Voters will decide who takes those seats in the general election scheduled for May 15, 2018. The deadline to register to vote in the general election is April 16.
Council members who’s terms are up include Curtis Hardy, Harold Soehner and Tom Chacon Sr., who announced that he will not be seeking re-election.
Candidates for council include, Robin Boyd who is currently serving as mayor, John “JD” Barker, Samantha Crisp, Rickey Jackson, Sharon Oliva and Michelle Pennington.
Also to be decided will be the position of mayor, as Boyd ends his 10-year term limit. Candidates for mayor include, Thomas McCauley and Harold Soehner.
