Ward 3 opponents aim for business-like approach to long-term city growth
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With Spring Hill s election just days away, the Ward 3 is the only opposed race, drawing three candidates, each with a vision to tackle growth, road improvements and plans to lead the city into a prosperous four years.
The race includes ― incumbent Kevin Gavigan, as well as newcomers Brent Murray and Angela Privett.
Each candidate s focus has similarities regarding the biggest issues facing Spring Hill, including a need for better roadway infrastructure to combat increasing traffic, as well as addressing the city s limited water/sewer capacity and preserving green space.
As of Tuesday morning, only 851 have voted, or about 3.8%
In 2017, the numbers reflected a voter turnout of only 7.72%. The numbers were even lower two years later, with 2019 s election drawing just 5.67%.
Maury County Election Commission Administrator Todd Baxter said local elections, especially with the numbers reflected over the years, have historically shown low voter turnouts. He believes this could stem from citizens likely not engaging enough in city issues, or they might not consider local elections to be as important as the national and state elections. It seems to be a typical city election. For some reason, people just don t seem to care much about the local elections, Baxter said.
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The Spring Hill Election will take place Thursday, April 8, with nine candidates vying for races in each city ward, as well as mayor.
This year s election will see a few changes compared to years past, including increased voting times and new polling locations.
Early voting will begin Friday, March 19 and run until Saturday, April 3 at the Winchester Community Building, 563 Maury Hill St., Spring Hill.
Early voting times will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from March 19-28.
Voting times will then change to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 19-April 1 and 8 a.m. to noon April 3. Polls will be closed April 2 in recognition of Good Friday.