PETTIS COUNTY — Filing began Tuesday, Dec. 10 for the April 8 Municipal Election.
Filing closes on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Operating hours vary by filing location. School districts will be closed for winter break.
Filing updates can be emailed to news@sedaliademocrat.com or joea@sedaliademorat.com.
The City of Sedalia has one position open for City Councilperson, First Ward. This is a two-year term.
Tom Oldham has refiled for the Ward 1 position and faces opposition from Albert Reine.
Declaration of Candidacy may be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, 200 S. Osage, Sedalia, Mo. on Dec. 10, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and thereafter Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m.., excluding the following days when City Hall is officially closed: Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and all day Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
The City of Sedalia has one position open for City Councilperson, Second Ward. This is a two-year term.
Michelle Abney has filed.
Declaration of Candidacy may be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, 200 S. Osage, Sedalia, Mo. on Dec. 10, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and thereafter Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m.., excluding the following days when City Hall is officially closed: Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and all day Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
The City of Sedalia has one position open for City Councilperson, Third Ward. This is a two-year term.
Bob Cross has refiled for the Ward 3 position and faces opposition from David Covington.
Declaration of Candidacy may be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, 200 S. Osage, Sedalia, Mo. on Dec. 10, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and thereafter Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m.., excluding the following days when City Hall is officially closed: Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and all day Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
The City of Sedalia has one position open for City Councilperson, Fourth Ward. This is a two-year term.
Michelle Franklin has filed and faces opposition from Harry C. Hoffert III.
Declaration of Candidacy may be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, 200 S. Osage, Sedalia, Mo. on Dec. 10, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and thereafter Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to p.m.., excluding the following days when City Hall is officially closed: Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and all day Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
The City of Sedalia has two positions open for its Board of Education. Terms are three years. Filing takes place during normal business hours at the Board of Education Office, 2806 Matthews Dr., Sedalia.
As of Wednesday, Dec. 11, incumbents Diana Nichols and Barbara Jean Schrader have refiled.
All filings are normal business hours. The district will close after noon on Dec. 20. The office will reopen from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 31.
The City of La Monte is accepting filings for two-year terms for Alderperson Ward I and Alderperson Ward II.
A one-year term is also open for Alderperson Ward I.
As of Wednesday, Dec. 11, incumbent Terry Drum has filed for the Ward II position.
Those wishing to file must do so in person at La Monte City Hall.
The La Monte R-VI School District is accepting fillings for two positions on its Board of Education. Both are two-year terms.
Filing will take place at the Superintendent's Office located at 301 South Washington, La Monte,
Office will close Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. and remain closed throughout the holiday season until Jan. 6, 2025 Office will reopen for one day during the holiday break at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
The City of Green Ridge is accepting filings for two Aldpersons at Large. Terms are two years.
Nobody has filed as of Wednesday, Dec. 11.
For more information, please contact City Hall at (660) 527-3541. City Hall Office Hours: Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Green Ridge R-VII School District is accepting filings for two two-year terms for the Board of Education.
Nobody has filed as of Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Filing will take place at the Superintendent's Office located at 401 West Pettis.
Hours for filing are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Exceptions are the following legal and school holidays.
Office will close Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. and remain closed throughout the holiday season through Monday, Dec. 31. Filing will not occur on these dates or if school is not in session for weather related cancellations.
The City of Smithton has one position open for East Ward City Alderman and one position open for West Ward City Alderman. Both positions are two-year terms.
Filing takes place at Smithton City Hall. Normal office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Thursday, along with 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday.
The Smithton R-VI School District has two three-year term positions open. Individuals may declare their candidacy at the Superintendent’s office, 505 S. Myrtle Ave with Bethany Kearney, Board of Education Secretary.
There are two positions open for the Pettis County R-V School District Board of Education. Both are three-year terms.
Newcomer Jerry Hunter has filed thus far.
Filing takes place at the District Office, 16215 Highway H during normal business hours. The District office will close at 4 p.m. Dec. 20 for the holidays. The office will reopen at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and close at 5 p.m.
The District 1 Director and District 4 Director are up for election. Both are three-year terms. Declarations of candidacy should be made in the office of the County Clerk of Pettis County during normal business hours.
Nick Gerke has filed for District 1 while David Fisher has filed for District 4.
There are three positions open for the Pettis County Board of Trustees. Positions are a four-year term.
Nicolas Reece has filed thus far.
Persons desiring to file may do so during business hours at 911 E. 16th St. In case of emergency Pettis County may be closed.
There are two positions open. One is for Sub-District No. 2 and the second is for Sub-district No. 4. Anyone desiring to biome a candidate must file with the District Clerk from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. at 100A N. Locust, Sweet Springs.
