Monticello Election Is Tuesday

Forty people had chosen to vote early as of Tuesday afternoon for the city of Monticello election which has only one contested race.

Nearly 900 voters are registered in District 2, where there is one contested race. There are no contested races in District 1.

District 2, Post 2 Councilman Randy Strozier is being challenged by David Wease for his council post.

Other races that would have been up for contention include that of District 1, Post 2, where incumbent Larry Thurman has no opposition. In addition, the mayoral seat was up for grabs, but again, no one qualified to run.

So, the Monticello Council for the next two years will consist of Mayor Bryan Standifer, Mayor Pro-tem Bobby Jacobs, District 1, Post 1 Councilman Cornell Williams, District 2, Post 1 Councilwoman Katherine Alexander, Mr. Thurman, and the winner of the Randy Strozier/David Wease election.

Early voting continues through tomorrow, Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Courthouse. No voting is allowed Monday. On Tuesday, polls at the Courthouse will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.