Webb seeks mayor’s seat

— Filing for municipal offices began at noon today (Wednesday) and continues until noon Aug. 24. In Pea Ridge, there are two council seats up for bid as well as one vacated by resignation.

All council seats in Avoca, Gateway and Garfield are up for election this year.

There will be a contest for mayor in Pea Ridge.

Rick Webb is running for mayor, he announced Tuesday.

“I’m going to do it,” Webb, 53, said. “I’ve got a bunch of time in the community.

“It’s not prestige for me. It’s a passion for me. This is my home town. I want to help. I want to do things.

“I am going to run,” Webb said.

Webb currently serves on the School Board and has been a member of the City Council.

Mayor Jackie Crabtree, as well as Gateway Mayor Lida Schnitzer and Garfield Mayor Laura Hamilton, have all said they intend to seek re-election. Avoca Mayor Tommy O’Dell said he is considering running.

News, Pages 1 on 08/04/2010