2/11/13 - As the deadline approaches to file for a special election to fill a seat on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners, it appears there will be at least two candidates vying against each other. The District 5 seat was recently vacated by Jay Drick following his appointment as a county magistrate. The board of commissioners then appointed former Commissioner Donald Parker to fill that seat until a special election is held in August to fill out the remainder of Drickâs original term. Parker was the first to file on the Republican ticket. But itâs expected that Michael Tipton, a member of the Howell Township Board of Trustees, will file before tomorrowâs 4pm deadline to be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the District 5 seat. The district includes the city of Howell and both Howell and Cohoctah townships. The winners of the two primary elections on May 7th will then face off in a special election August 6th. Interested candidates must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter and a resident of District 5, and in compliance with Campaign Finance Act. Candidate filing packets are available through the Livingston County Clerkâs Office. More information can be found through the link below. (JK)
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