Calling All Candidates!

Calling All Candidates!

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Time Range For Action Alert: 
July 5, 2024 to July 12, 2024

Candidates needed for the Board of Education and Hilton Head Town Council

Beaufort County School Board of Education
There are 4 BCSD Board of Education seats up for election this year – Districts 6 & 7 (Bluffton) and Districts 9 & 11 (Hilton Head).
 
We need candidates who will put the needs of the students, teachers and school administration first.  Currently the Board has that philosophy.  This is a non partisan position. 
 
The filing deadlines are:
    • District 7 special election September 17 to replace the board member who moved to another state, with a filing deadline of July 30.
    • School Board candidates may file now for election at the Beaufort County Election Commission in Beaufort and there is no filing fee.
    • Districts 6, 9, 11 election on November 5 has a filing deadline of August 15.
    • If you, or someone you know, would be a good candidate and are interested, please contact JoAnne Gatti-Petito at jgattipetito [at] gmail.com for more information. 
Hilton Head Town Council
There are 3 seats up for election on November 5.  Wards 1, 3 and 6. 
This is a non partisan position.  We need Town Council Members who will put all the citizens first in their decisions.
    • Candidates need to file at the HHI Town Hall, beginning on July 16 until August 15 at noon.  There is a $35 filing fee.
    • For more information contact Kay Roshnow at roshnow [at] gmail.com 
Candidates should be aware of the following procedures and guidelines for filing: 
    • Candidates must reside in the District or Ward for which they are running and their resident address and voter registration must match that address.

 

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