//January Qualifying Set for March 1 Williston Election
Photo by Linda Cooper: The entrance to WIlliston City Hall gives a hint as to size of the interior of the lobby on the other side of the doors.

January Qualifying Set for March 1 Williston Election

            The Williston Municipal Election is just around the corner.

            City officials have slated March 1 as Election Day.

            Qualifying occurs from Jan. 10 to Jan. 14.

            Seat E held by Council President Debra Jones, Seat D held by Councilwoman Darfeness Hinds,  and Mayor Jerry Robinson’s seat are on the ballot.

            The qualifying fee is $53 for council members and $65 for mayor.

            Candidates must live within the city limits of Williston. They must be at least 18 years of age.

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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 from November 30, 2021, 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