With the filing deadline for city council and school board seats just ahead, some Iola voters and those in Moran are assured thus far of a contested election this year.
In Iola, City Councilwoman Kim Peterson filed for re-election. She will face challenger Georgia Masterson to represent Iola’s Third Ward, which encompasses the southwest quadrant of town.
Incumbent Joelle Shallah filed to keep her seat on Ward 4, the southeast part of town. Shallah is being challenged by Darcus Kottwitz.
In Ward 1, the northwest quadrant, Paul Porter will face off against Jon Wells, a former mayor and councilman.
In Moran, two City Council seats are up for grabs, including one held by Jim Mueller. Mueller has filed for re-election, as did Darcy Burton and Joe Stotler. Moran Council seats are at-large, meaning anyone in town can cast a vote in the election.
OTHERS who have filed in recent days are Iola-USD 257 Board of Education member Tony Leavitt, who is seeking re-election.
Ken McWhirter has filed for re-election to the Marmaton Valley-USD 256 Board of Education.
Moran Mayor Jerry Wallis has filed to keep his seat as well.
Corey Schinstock is throwing his hat into the ring to join the Allen Community College Board of Trustees.
Bassett Mayor Larry Crawford has filed for re-election. Filing for City Council seats were Olivia Alexander, Carol Crawford and Sheryl Ratfcliff-Valentine.
Glen Wolfe has filed to keep his seat on the Savonburg City Council.
Hopefuls have until noon Thursday to file for their respective seats at the Allen County Clerk’s office.
