I’m
sure that we are all better prepared for an ice storm this
year than we were last year; however, it doesn’t hurt
to devote some time and space to make sure everyone’s
prepared should
something like that happen again
– or in the event of a power outage. That’s why we’ve
taken the time to get some information together that
we all can use to better prepare our homes and our
families for the winter days ahead. Additionally,
we have been asked by the Mayfield Code Enforcement
Board to provide you with code violation information,
both in English and Spanish. We have done
so in the insert that is in this newsletter, which is clear
for everyone to understand. It is only when we work
together that we can provide a nice, clean living environment
for our citizens. It’s
once again election year. We are publishing information
from County
Clerk Barry Kennemore on how you
can become a candidate in the city election. We
hope you all have a safe and prosperous New Year!
ALWAYS
THOUGHT ABOUT RUNNING FOR CITY OFFICES?
IT’S THAT TIME!
According
to Graves Court Clerk Barry Kennemore, anyone interested
in running for city offices can file between November
4, 2009, and the deadline of 4:00pm on January 26,
2010. City races are non-partisan, and the filing fee is
$50.00, and
candidates must have two qualified voters to sign
their filing papers. Filing is done at Kennemore’s offices
in the Graves
County Courthouse.
For
the Mayor’s race, the requirements are as follows:
*candidates
must be 25 years of age or older
*candidates
must reside within the city for one year
*candidates
must be a qualified voter in the city, and
*candidates
must reside in the city throughout their term of office
For
the City Council race, the requirements are the same, except
they must be 21 years of age or older.
In
order to have a primary election (which would be held on
May 18, 2010),
there would have to be three (3) candidates for
the Mayor’s race, and twentyone (21)
candidates for the city council
race. Any numbers lower than
these would eliminate a primary election,
and go straight to the
general election, which would be
November 2, 2010.
Arthur
Byrn
Don't
forget to run your clocks forward March 14, 2010