Williamson County Voters Elect Coal Valley Board Trustees
Williamson County voters backed a referendum to elect seven Coal Valley Water Board trustees by 977 to 140. The county board now appoints trustees but will stop after the election, with John James not seeking re election as board president. Tim Petrowich noted the term ends in May.
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Coal Valley Board
John James
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Dems keep control of Jackson County board in decennial vote
The Jackson County Board will be 11 Democrats and three Republicans after Tuesday election. Incumbents led, with two Democrats winning District 3 and several races decided by lot for two and four year terms. Key issues were county finances, tax relief, and attracting business with incentives amid budget pressures. Incumbents Mary Korando and Frank Puttman led District 3. Bob Lorinskas and A Darnecea Moultrie kept seats in District 4. Gary Hartlieb and Gwendolyn Nickel held District 5 seats. Donna McCann and Gerald Compton won in Carbondale area contests. John Evans and Samuel Shirley won their first terms in other districts. Osamu Tsukimori and Linda Rush contributed.
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Mary Korando
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Gwendolyn K. Nickel
Shawn McClure
Frances Gilman
Hartlieb
Leonard Nickel
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Compton
McCann
Samuel
Mark) Shirley
John Evans
John Stewardson
Evans
DeSoto
Samuel Shirley
Osamu Tsukimori
Linda Rush
Claire O'Brien
Union County Democrats claim wins for treasurer and board
Incumbent Bobby Myers was re elected as treasurer after defeating James Meller 3734 to 3060 in Union County. Bill Jackson won the county board seat over Larry Wheaton 3564 to 3145, with Jackson saying the new board will set the tone for years ahead and work to address the county’s financial troubles.
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Jonesboro
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