Friday is the deadline to file to run for city council or school board in Texas Spur Country.
In the city of Spur the wards that are up for reelection are Ward 1, currently represented by Hope Ortiz; Ward 2, currently represented by Laidy Vasquez; and Ward 3, currently represented by Glenda White. In Spur Kristy Price has filed for city council for Place 1.
In the cityof Jayton, council seats are all at-large, but incumbents rotate through for elections every two years. On the ballot this year are incumbents Marsha Smith, Margo Clay and Teresa Benevides.
The City of Dickens has three at-large city council positions on the ballot this year:councilmemberMarvin West, council member Jesus Zarate, and council member David Wallace. Incumbent Marvin West has filed to the Dickens City Council.
Inschoolboardelections, two places are on the ballot for the Spur Independent School District: Place 1, currently held by Pat Ortiz; and Place2,currentlyheldbyRoy Sanchez.
With Jayton-Girard ISD, all board members are elected at-large, but incumbents rotate through for elections every two years.
On the ballot this year will be L’Rae Lee, Amanda McGee, and Cody Scott. Incumbent CodyScotthasfiled for the JGISD school board.
Potential candidates can pick up candidate filing materials at city halls or school administration offices during normal office hours. The deadline to file is Friday, Feb. 16 at 5:00 p.m.
