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Recalled city councilwomen may run in next election
Months after being recalled by Benson residents, former City Council members Dianne Tipton and Kathy Suagee are considering throwing their hats back into the political arena.
City Clerk Vicki Vivian said the former councilwomen picked up packets to run in the upcoming City Council election during an informational meeting Monday night.
Suagee, who was serving her second term on the council, lost to Jo Deen Boncquet in September. Boncquet had 579 votes, while Suagee finished with 237.
Tipton was defeated by David Lambert in the same election, 595 to 213.
Lambert took over Tipton's term, which is set to expire next year.
Tipton and Suagee were recalled after a controversial year on the City Council.
In the upcoming council elections in March and May, there are four seats up for reelection.
Incumbents Lambert, and Councilwoman Lori McGoffin have already picked up packets to run for reelection, but have not yet turned in the required 33 signatures.
All potential candidates are required to turn in 33 valid signatures from registered voters living inside Benson city limits.
The signatures have to be turned in by Dec. 10, at 5 p.m., at City Hall. Packets to run in the election are also available at City Hall.
Mayor Mark Fenn and Vice Mayor Toney King are also up for reelection, but have not picked up a packet to run for another term. Both have said they are still considering it.
Also picking up packets on Monday were residents Frank Hough Jr. and Tom Fitzgerald.
Vivian said Fitzgerald picked up three packets, stating he would be out recruiting possible candidates.
City Clerk Vicki Vivian said the former councilwomen picked up packets to run in the upcoming City Council election during an informational meeting Monday night.
Suagee, who was serving her second term on the council, lost to Jo Deen Boncquet in September. Boncquet had 579 votes, while Suagee finished with 237.
Tipton was defeated by David Lambert in the same election, 595 to 213.
Lambert took over Tipton's term, which is set to expire next year.
Tipton and Suagee were recalled after a controversial year on the City Council.
In the upcoming council elections in March and May, there are four seats up for reelection.
Incumbents Lambert, and Councilwoman Lori McGoffin have already picked up packets to run for reelection, but have not yet turned in the required 33 signatures.
All potential candidates are required to turn in 33 valid signatures from registered voters living inside Benson city limits.
The signatures have to be turned in by Dec. 10, at 5 p.m., at City Hall. Packets to run in the election are also available at City Hall.
Mayor Mark Fenn and Vice Mayor Toney King are also up for reelection, but have not picked up a packet to run for another term. Both have said they are still considering it.
Also picking up packets on Monday were residents Frank Hough Jr. and Tom Fitzgerald.
Vivian said Fitzgerald picked up three packets, stating he would be out recruiting possible candidates.
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