With 26 hours left before the filing deadline, only one person has filed for a seat on the Pea Ridge City Council. Merrill White filed for the seat being vacated by Ray Easley, who said he is not seeking re-election. Incumbent Steve Guthrie turned in his petition Tuesday morning.
In Garfield, all four seats as well as the recorder-treasurer seat are on the ballot. Two incumbent council members have filed for re-election.
In Gateway, all five council seats and the mayor's seat are up for election. Three council members had filed by late Tuesday morning.
Municipal Candidates
The following candidates have filed for northeast Benton County municipal offices in Benton County as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The nonpartisan election is Nov. 3.
BENTON COUNTY
Avoca
Position 1
• Kathleen L. Hansen
Position 2
• Jeannie Smith Rollins
Garfield
Ward 1, Position 1
• Barry Kitterman
Ward 2, Position 1
• Russell Scott Wassman
Gateway
Position 1
• Don Deckard
Position 5
• Cheryl Tillman
Position 3
• Sharon Barnett
Pea Ridge
City Council
Ward 1, Position 1
• Merrill W. White