Chiefland’s next city commission election is scheduled for April 5.
Qualifying takes place from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27. The qualifying fee is $448.
Seats held by Councilwoman Lewrissa Johns, Group 2, and Lance Hayes, Group 4, will be on the ballot.
Chiefland’s previous city elections have been held later in the year but Supervisor of Elections Tammy Jones requested an April election date. Jones hoped all eight cities in the county would agree to hold their elections in the first week of April. Not all went along with the plan. Williston kept its March election.
Chiefland moved its election to April to avoid conflicts with the annual city budgeting process in August and September and to avoid conflicts with election primaries at the county and state level.
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Editor’s note: If you’re unsure of the process, the Levy County Supervisor of Elections has the answers. Below is a press release for the Candidate University from the Elections office for the January 13, 2022 class Make a difference, get involved!
Press Release Levy County Supervisor of Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2021
Candidate University
Levy County Supervisor of Elections will hold Candidate University on January 13, 2022. The class is for anyone interested in running for public office or just wanting to learn about the candidate process. Details regarding the class are listed below.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Supervisor of Elections Office
421 South Court Street
Bronson, FL 32621
Candidate University consists of a three-hour curriculum focused on the fundamentals of becoming and being a candidate. Participants will be introduced to each step involved in the process including pre-filling, collecting petitions, and qualifying. Campaign pitfalls will also be discussed as well as audits, recounts, and contest of elections. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program and there is no cost to attend.
For more information, please contact Jordan Lindsey at (352)486-5163 or jordan@votelevy.gov.
Levy County Supervisor of Elections
Phone: 352-486-5163
421 South Court Street Fax: 352-486-5146
Bronson, FL 32621 E-mail: tammy@votelevy.gov
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Enterprise Reporting by Terry December 17, 2021; Posted December 17, 2021
