//Williston Settles City Election with No Contested Races
City of WillistonJanuary 27, 2023

Williston Settles City Election with No Contested Races

By Terry Witt – Spotlight Senior Reporter

                Williston’s first municipal election in the month of April won’t be necessary.

            Everything was settled this week when three candidates qualified without opposition.

            Darfeness Hinds, a former city councilwoman, qualified for Seat B held by retiring Councilman Elihu Ross and didn’t draw an opponent.

            Former councilman and mayor Jerry Robinson qualified without opposition for Seat C held by his wife Marguerite Robinson.

            Councilman Michael Cox qualified for Seat A, his current post, and received no opposition.

            The city changed its election date from March to the first week of April this year at the request of Levy County Supervisor Tammy Jones.

            All but one city in Levy County, Fanning Springs, has established the first week of April as their municipal election date.

            Ross is the senior member of the city council but announced his retirement well in advance of qualifying.

            When candidates qualify without opposition, they are automatically elected to the council but won’t take office until the term of the current officer holder expires.

Darfeness Hinds, a nurse, won Seat B on the Williston City Council.
Darfeness Hinds, a nurse, won Seat B on the Williston City Council. File photo.
Jerry Robinson, who is in the insurance business, won Seat C, the position his wife Marguerite currently holds.
Jerry Robinson, who is in the insurance business, won Seat C, the position his wife Marguerite currently holds. File photo.
Michael Cox, a businessman, won Seat A, which he currently holds.
Michael Cox, a businessman, won Seat A, which he currently holds. File photo.

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Enterprise Reporting by Terry Witt January 27, 2023; Posted January 27, 2023

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