Politics & Government
Only One Easley Race Contested So Far
Candidates wishing to be write-ins have until August 15 to declare intentions
Only one Easley city council race is contested, unless new candidates declare intentions to run as write-in candidates.
Incumbent Libby Dodson and Kent Dykes are vying to represent Ward 2 on Easley City Council.
Incumbent Kim Valentin faces no opposition for the Ward 4 seat.
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Incumbent Dave Watson did not file for re-election for his Ward 6 seat. Jim Robinson has filed to represent Ward 6.
Eric Goodwin has filed to become an Easley Combinied Utilities Commissioner.
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According to the Pickens County Office of Registrations and Elections, residents wishing to run as write-in candidates have until noon on Thursday, August 15 to declare their intentions to run to the city clerk.
If no write-in candidates appear, both Valentin and Robinson, as the only candidates, will take the seats for Wards 4 and 6 respectively and Goodwin will become an ECU Commissioner.
Municipal Elections are slated for Tuesday, November 5.
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