MASON CITY – The filing deadline for persons interested in participating in the 2017 School Election is next week
Thursday, August 3rd is the last day for candidates to file nomination papers for the September 12, 2017 Regular School Elections, said Kenneth W. Kline, Cerro Gordo County Auditor and County Commissioner of Elections in a statement this week.
Persons interested in being candidates for director positions on local school boards or the North Iowa Area Community College Board should contact the county auditor or the appropriate school board secretary.
Nomination forms and information about signature and filing requirements are available on the Cerro Gordo County website www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us, and at the county auditor’s office. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
There are 3 seats up for grabs on the Mason City School Board in the coming election, with as many as 5 candidates already saying they are running.