Four file for position two on Holton City Commission; force primary

A primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 1, since four people have filed for position two on the Holton City Commission, it was reported.

Holton residents Christina Cobler, Mike Meerpohl, Christina Murphy and Rodney Miller have all filed for position two on the commission. 

All four names will be included on a primary ballot set for March 1 for Holton residents. The two candidates who receive the most votes during the primary will advance to the spring election set for April 5, it was reported.

A total of 2,024 Holton residents are registered to vote in the county. The deadline to register to vote for the primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 9, according to the Jackson County Clerk’s Office. 

In addition to position two on the commission, Dan Brenner has filed for re-election to position four as part of the spring election. Brenner was the only candidate to file for the position so his name will not be included on the primary ballot. 

Brenner is currently serving his first three-year term on the board. 

Holton City Commissioners serve three-year terms and meet the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at Holton City Hall.

Holton residents, who are United States citizens and are at least 18 years of age, can register to vote at the Jackson County Clerk’s Office or by mail. Forms can also be found online at www.voteks.org.

For more information about the election, call the clerk’s office at 364-2891.