Area school districts and Cities will be holding elections in May and the time to get your name on the ballot is now. Filing period ends February 17th at 5:00 p.m.

–City Councilmen/Aldermen Open Positions
Fairfield (903-389-2633) – Places 3 (David Steward), 4 (Landis Bayless), & 5 (Kenny Hughes).

Teague (254-739-2547) – Places 2 (Ron Rasbeary – Mayor Pro Tem), 4 (Chris Nickleberry), & 5 (Marilyn Michaud).

Wortham (254-765-3319) – Places 3 (Mindy McGlone) & (Cliff NeSmith) and Mayor Rodney Price.
Streetman – No election this year

As of Monday, January 30th, Teague has had one application filed. Fairfield and Wortham have received no applications at this point.

–School Districts (Board of Trustees) Open Positions
Fairfield (903-389-2532) – 2 positions: John Fryer and Kevin Benedict; There have been no applications filed as of Monday, January 30th.

Teague (254-739-1300) – 3 positions: Lovie Whyte, Stan Waldrip, and Mary Clary-Smith; There have been no applications filed as of Monday, January 30th.

Wortham (254-765-3095) – 3 positions: Todd Dunnahoe, James Sessions, and Jeff Jones; There has been one application filed as of Monday, January 30th.

Dew – Dew ISD holds elections in November

As of Monday, January 30th, Wortham has had one application filed. Fairfield and Teague have received no applications at this point.

If you would like to put your hat in the ring for any of these positions, contact your local school administration building or city hall for packet information and applications.
Nicole Schaefer reporting