It has been a fun ride. Major Everhart from Tascosa High School has been scouted for years. He has had to narrow that list down again and again. Could you imagine? So many schools wanting to give you an opportunity?
It has been a fun ride. Major Everhart from Tascosa High School has been scouted for years. He has had to narrow that list down again and again. Could you imagine? So many schools wanting to give you an opportunity?
Over the last two days, boards from various school districts certified the results of the election which occurred earlier this month, electing four open spots on their respective boards for four-year terms.
After the results from May’s election were officially canvassed at the respective board meetings, the results are now final. The elected members of the board are scheduled to be sworn in at a regular board meeting in the near future.
Amarillo Independent School District
Voters in Potter and Randall counties voted to keep the three incumbents on the Amarillo ISD board in office in May’s election.
Based on the results of Saturday’s election, city of Amarillo voters showed that they wanted consistency both on the city council as well as who was named the city’s Mayor.
According to unofficial results from the Election Administration Offices for Potter and Randall counties, Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson, Place Two Councilmember Freda Powell, Place Three Councilmember Eddy Sauer and Place Four Councilmember Howard Smith were all re-elected for their respective positions.
“I am very pleased that voters have seen the work that we have done. We have been working for four years, and now they have said, let’s go two more years,” Nelson said. “I’m hopeful that we can use the next two years to get a lot of things done in the city. The message that I have heard over and over today from being at the polls is, ‘Thank you for the progressive way you are leading the city. Keep moving forward.’ We will do that.”
Based on the results of Saturday’s election, city of Amarillo voters showed they wanted consistency for both the city council and mayor positions.
According to unofficial results from the Election Administration Offices for Potter and Randall counties, Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson, Place Two Councilmember Freda Powell, Place Three Councilmember Eddy Sauer and Place Four Councilmember Howard Smith were all reelected for their respective positions.
The only addition to the council will be Cole Stanley in the place one seat. This comes after Elaine Hays, the place one incumbent, announced in December she would not seek reelection.
“I am very pleased that voters have seen the work that we have done. We have been working for four years and now they have said, let’s go two more years,” Nelson said. “I’m hopeful that we can use the next two years to get a lot of things done in the city. The message that I have heard over and over today from being at the polls is ‘thank you for the progressive way you are leading the city. Keep moving forward.’ We will do that.”
Election Day set for Saturday
After thousands of voters in Potter and Randall counties made their voices heard during early voting, Saturday will serve as the last day voters in the counties will be able to voice their opinions in numerous races affecting city leadership, as well as school board leadership, in the near future.
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., voters can choose from among numerous locations in the counties and vote in various races including for Amarillo City Council and Canyon City Commission; mayor for both Amarillo and Canyon; Amarillo College board of regents; and the school boards for the Amarillo Independent School District, Canyon ISD and River Road ISD.
Beginning Monday, individuals will be able to vote early in both Potter and Randall counties for the upcoming May 1 election, with the ballot including numerous city and school related races throughout the city of Amarillo and the city of Canyon.
The Amarillo Globe-News has compiled all the information you need to know prior to casting your ballot for May election.
What's on the ballot?
The races which are included in the election include spots on the city council for the city of Amarillo and the city commission for the city of Canyon; the mayor’s race for the city of Amarillo and Canyon; the Amarillo College board of regents; as well as the school boards for the Amarillo Independent School District, Canyon ISD and River Road ISD.