There will be a special election in Lakeland next month to replace Commissioner Michele Dial who resigned March 9 because of family health issues.
Three candidates qualified to run for that one seat:
- Maurice Denbow
- Billy Rodgers
- Wesley Wright
The election date is May 25 but early voting begins May 5 and runs through May 20. Daily totals of early voters are to be posted to the Lakeland Currents website.
The City charter requires a special election for the second vacancy on the Board. Matt Wright was recently appointed to replace Sherri Gallick who moved out of town in February.
Location for early vote is The Refuge Church, 9817 Huff N Puff Road.
Early Voting Hours:
May 5, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm May 15, 2017 4:00pm – 7:00pm
May 6, 2017 11:00am – 4:00pm May 16, 2017 4:00pm – 7:00pm
May 8, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm May 17, 2017 4:00pm – 7:00pm
May 9, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm May 18, 2017 4:00pm – 7:00pm
May 10, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm May 19, 2017 4:00pm – 7:00pm
May 11, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm May 20, 2017 8:00am – 4:00pm
May 12, 2017 11:00am – 2:00pm
May 13, 2017 11:00am – 4:00pm
Hours for election day May 25 are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and locations vary by precinct. Link to locations: https://lakelandcurrents.com/?p=1875&preview=true .
It is the custom of Lakeland Currents to ask questions of all candidates and publish their responses, unedited.
The four questions:
- What is your vision for Lakeland over the next three years?
- What is the major issue for Lakeland now and how do you solve it?
- Why are you the person needed to guide the City’s future?
- Describe your involvement in the Lakeland community.
