By Janet Perez | YourValley
With current Councilmember Emilena Turley not running for reelection and Councilmember Julia Wheatley running for mayor, only one incumbent, Dawn Oliphant, is running to keep her seat.
She faces candidates Bryan McClure, Matt McWilliams and Travis Padilla. Lamar Keener withdrew from the race on Thursday, May 26.
The primary election is Aug. 2. The general election, if needed, will be held on Nov. 8.
The mayor and six town councilmembers are the only elected officials in the municipality. The mayor and councilmembers serve four-year terms and are elected at large on a nonpartisan ballot.
Councilmembers are elected on a rotating basis, so three seats are up for election every two years. There are no term limits for the mayor or councilmembers.
The council is responsible for setting public policy, approving the town’s annual budget, entering agreements, providing executive leadership, making planning and development decisions, and adopting new codes and ordinances.
