No elections for several political subdivisions, including school boards

It is an unusual election year in the area, with several positions in various political subdivisions being uncontested. 

According to the Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo 115.124 "any non-partisan election in any political subdivision or special district where the number of candidates filing is the same as the number of positions to be filled, there shall be no election."

Many political subdivisions, therefore, will not be having elections during the upcoming April 8 General Municipal Election.

In a case where no election is held, the single candidate for the position assumes the responsibilities for the office, as if he or she were elected.

Following are the candidates who will assume offices throughout Taney County:

·       Public Water Supply District #1, Sub District #1: Director Josh Sonnenfelt

·       Public Water Supply District #1, Sub District #4: Director Judy Peterson

·       Public Water Supply District #2, Sub District #1: Director Charlotte Hale

·       Public Water Supply District #3, Sub District #3: Director Kyle Huddleston

·       Public Water Supply District #3, Sub District #4: Director Cory M. Ross

·       Taney County Ambulance District #3: Director Brooke Kramer

·       Taney County Ambulance District #6: Director Toney Mullen

·       Cedar Creek Fire Protection District: Director Jodi Campbell

·       Galena R-II School District: Director B.J. Sartin

·       Galena R-II School District: Director Jeremiah Doak

·       Branson R-IV School District: Director Shawn Clemons

·       Branson R-IV School District: Director Carolyn Boss

·       Hollister R-V School District: Director Nicholas Nelson

·       Hollister R-V School District: Director Josh Trinkle

·       Kirbyville R-VI School District: Director Trula B. Plummer

·       Kirbyville R-VI School District: Director Ryan Sanders

There were no open seats in the following political subdivisions:

·       Western Taney County Fire Protection District

·       Protem Fire Protection District

·       Ozarks Technical Community College 

·       Taney County Health Department