Primary forum highlights in Wise County race fields
A county political forum sponsored by four chambers drew voters despite rain as candidates outlined platforms and answered written questions. Early voting through March 3 produced 365 ballots at Decatur and Wal-Mart voting sites, with many offices contested and several incumbents unopposed on party ballots.
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Jennifer Haney
Chambers of Commerce
Bridgeport
Runaway Bay
Decatur
Southwest Wise
Bridgeport Index
Keith Bridwell
Wise County Messenger
Skip Nichols
Robert Marlett
Wise County Veterans Group
Paul Duffley
North Market Street
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Dick Chase
Bill McElhaney
271St Judicial District
Decatur Civic Center
Jeannette Ward
Bridgeport Runaway Bay BISD to hold joint election May 13
Jennifer Haney reports a joint election by Bridgeport Runaway Bay and Bridgeport Independent School District set for May 13 at Bridgeport City Hall. Wise County grants funding voting machines rented at 250 each to all venues to meet state law on electronic voting. The May 13 ballot, designated Uniform Election Day, covers general and special officer elections with consolidated polling.
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Jennifer Haney
Bridgeport
Runaway Bay
Bridgeport Independent School District
Wise County
Bridgeport BISD to join city elections in May
The Bridgeport Independent School District will hold the May 13 school board elections alongside city races in Bridgeport and Runaway Bay. Superintendent administrative assistant Helen Denton says the plan could boost turnout. Place 1 incumbent Bill McElhaney won’t seek re election. Jay Craddock and Lyn Trickel vie for the seat.
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Audrie Palmer
Bridgeport
Dick Chase
Wise County
Index
Chamber of Commerce
Jay Craddock
Lyn Trickel
Charles Mauldin
Valu-Rite
Hearings continue on Bridgeport annexation plans
Public hearings on Bridgeport’s voluntary annexation of over 1100 acres continue with the Planning and Zoning Commission set to review on Thursday March 2. City Attorney Rob Allison frames the move as voluntary not involuntary. Gerald Groves challenged officials at the first hearing, seeking answers from Allibon.
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Jennifer Haney
City of
Bridgeport
Planning and Zoning Commission
Rob Allison
Gerald Groves
Allibon
Groves
van James
Bridgeport Retiree Cowell Leads Wise County Facility Team
Wise County Facilities Manager Jim Cowell explains he no longer serves as Bridgeport's Chief Code Enforcement Officer. He oversees all county properties, still sometimes travels to Bridgeport and often receives calls from residents asking him to handle City tasks. He recalls starting in Bridgeport with limited construction background and notes his duties now are broader with the county.
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Jennifer Haney
Wise
Jim Cowell
Bridgeport
Cowell
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