Three Democrats contest Jackson County Board seats in District 5
Incumbents Gwen Nickel and Gary Hartlieb face challenger James A. Temple for two nominations. Temple, a former Carbondale police officer, cites public safety and budget concerns and backs a possible county manager. Hartlieb touts progress and suggests zero base budgeting. Nickel emphasizes fiscal challenge and broader county services.
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Boyer Aims to Unseat Kilquist in Jackson Sheriff Race
In Murphysboro Bob Boyer a 52 year old Army veteran seeks the Democratic nomination to challenge five term Sheriff Bill Kilquist for Jackson County sheriff job. Boyer admits he is a political novice and faces long odds against Kilquist after decades of service.
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