Posts Tagged ‘election’
What to expect in 2020
Monroe County will once again have a full plate in 2020. Elections, new state laws and their ramifications, business happenings and several high-profile court cases all look to dominate the…
Read MoreJudge Doyle to retire
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Doyle is set to retire next year. Doyle, a Democrat, confirmed that his retirement date is Dec. 6, 2020 after Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court…
Read MoreElmore seeks new term
The current chairman of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners announced over the weekend that he will seek a second term of office in 2020. Bob Elmore, a Republican who…
Read MoreElection wait continues
Eighty-two of the 211 absentee ballots in last week’s consolidated election have arrived at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. Most of those are valid, but Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean…
Read MoreColumbia races ‘too close to call’
Many of the Columbia school board and city council races were too close to call Tuesday night, and may not be determined for several days. That is because there still…
Read MoreColumbia Chamber hosts candidate forum
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum Tuesday night for those seeking election to the Columbia City Council and Columbia School Board on April 2. At the event,…
Read MoreThe man behind Columbia’s council race
The Columbia City Council aldermanic race on April 2 features three challengers tied to an outspoken independent contractor currently embroiled in a lawsuit against the city. Ward I alderman Steve…
Read MoreColumbia School Board race has 2 slates
The eight remaining candidates vying for four spots on the Columbia School Board are divided into two camps. Each of these factions is asking residents to vote for a ticket…
Read MoreObjections filed in local race
Cresita Morr has filed objections with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office against four candidates running for a seat on the Columbia School Board in the upcoming April election. Morr, who…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2019
Monroe County is in store for a busy 2019. In addition to any unexpected developments, residents have local elections, new businesses and updates in high-profile cases to look forward to. …
Read MoreRepublicans continue hold on Monroe County government
Republicans maintained their strong presence in Monroe County on Tuesday night, as Jonathan McLean won the race against Democrat Jason Jones Sr. for Monroe County Clerk. With 60 percent voter…
Read MoreJones questions county priorities
Democratic candidate for Monroe County Clerk Jason Jones Sr. recently questioned the priorities of county government following regular budget hearings. Jones, who is running against Republican Jonathan McLean for the…
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