Morgan Robertson
We are just one month away from Election Day (November 7, 2023) and there are some pretty important positions up for vote in Huntsville!
The Mayor’s seat is up for election, as well as 4 city council seats and 2 school board of Trustees seats. To educate ourselves, and to assist, LEAP Ambassadors attended the “Meet the Candidates” event put on by the Walker County Republican Party. Although hosted by the GOP, the candidates are all running for non-partisan positions, and it is in that nonpartisan spirit that we attended the event.
Attendees heard from the following individuals who will be on the ballot:
For the mayoral race, Candidates Russell Humphrey and John Jafreh…
Running unopposed for Ward 1, Tore Fossum…
For Ward 2, candidates Casey Cox and Yolanda Scott…
For Ward 3, Candidates Russell Barnett, Benjamin Sessions, and Anissa Antwine…
Running unopposed and for reelection, Jon Strong for Ward 4…
For Position 4 on the HISD School Board Ryan LeNorman and John Hendricks…
Running unopposed and for reelection, Cathy Schweitzer…for Position 5 on the HISD School Board.
To conclude the evening, Walker County Tax Assessor Diana McRae gave brief voter update and a reminder for voters to do their research ahead of time.
Thank you to all the candidates for speaking to attendees and good luck in November!
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