People are encouraged to submit questions directly by emailing Wetzel at [email protected], direct messaging the Will Wetzel for Decatur City Council Facebook page, or writing them in the event’s chat. 2020 Decatur, AL City Council District 5 Election news, candidate information, and election results for Alabama voters. The Council is composed of four members, elected from the districts as established, and one at-large member. It takes a cooperative effort with the police and citizens working together to solve these crimes and be a deterrent to criminal activity in our community. The River City now has three new council members under the age of 35. Decatur City Commission Passes Mandatory Mask Ordinance Update: The ordinance has been extended to expire Feb. 16, 2021 at midnight. 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With a tumultuous election year now behind us, 2021 is poised to see a calmer election cycle as communities brace for local elections at the city level.Many cities in DeKalb County have already begun preparing for the Nov. 2 General Elections by announcing August qualifying periods for candidates interested in running for mayor, city council and commission seats. This submission by a 13th candidate will trigger the need for a Consolidated Primary Election on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. God help us!”. The governing body consists of a Mayor and 6 council members. • ENDORSEMENTS —The Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, representing 35 local unions and more than 13,000 union members and retirees in Macon County, announced their endorsements for Decatur City Council last week. Candidates qualify through the City Clerk’s Office at Decatur City Hall (402 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601). The City Council mailing address is PO Box 488, Decatur, AL, 35602. If you can’t listen then, the interview, as well as other interviews are available via podcast. The remaining 45 minutes will be a question-and-answer session. • CITY COUNCIL candidate Marty Watkins, who is involved in his third election to win a seat on the council is keeping his name before the public. DECATUR, Ala. — The city of Decatur will soon see new faces serving on the city council after Tuesday's election. With 13 candidates running for 3 seats on the city council, it is a crowded field with not as … Posted July 10: The Decatur City Commission approved an ordinance requiring individuals to wear masks and protective coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic at a … Still, a candidate for any office is free to handle his or her campaign announcements any way they want but I’m just saying…. DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Municipal elections were held across North Alabama yesterday, and we are waking up to some very interesting results -- specifically, in Decatur. However I fear it is going to become a lot worse with the decline in all areas that the city of Decatur, Illinois, is experiencing. Council members are elected to 2 year terms according to their districts. The Midlothian City Council in June approved the 2020 Downtown Plan, which will serve as a strategic guide to public and private interests for future development of the historic downtown area. Georgia does not require any length of residence as a condition to registering to vote. Several union volunteers went door to door with my campaign material and certainly were an encouragement to me. According to information sent to the Tribune: “The forum’s format will consist of 45 minutes of Wetzel outlining his positions on fair and equal governmental representation, economic issues facing the city, and preparing Decatur for the future. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Petitions to run for an open seat on Decatur City Council will be available starting Tuesday, August 25th. office of Decatur City Council. The April 2 election includes candidates for Decatur City Council. Three other candidates for mayor were also interviewed separately. The police need your help, and so does the community, if you have information regarding a crime in our city. Region 6 moves to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, 2021 Boards and Commissions Meeting Notice, Press Release – 1/18/2021 – Region 6 Moved to Tier 1, Site design and developed by DCC Marketing, Decatur Urbanized Area Transportation Study (DUATS), American’s With Disabilities Act Grievance Policy. Today Wayne Thrasher, a Decatur resident, announced that he will run for City Council District 2 in the August 25 th municipal election. Macon County sheriff recount case delayed; number of … The third council seat up for election is presently occupied by Councilman Patrick McDaniel, who is retiring from the council after ten years of serving the community in that capacity. The City Council Offices are located on the 5th floor of the City Hall Tower at 402 Lee St. NE, 35601. or ‘Little Chicago’ as it is being called is gaining a reputation as a place to be avoided to stay out of harm’s way. The Council is composed of four members, elected from the districts as established, and one at-large member. The meet and greet will be accessible at the following URL – https://fb.me/e/ 10cbeHNpq or by the candidate’s Facebook Page, Will Wetzel for Decatur City Council, www.facebook.com/willfordecatur. Hunter Pepper graduated from high school just three months ago, and now he’s won the Decatur City Council District 4 race by 36 votes. I think one of the biggest mistakes an elected official can make is refusing to listen to those who can add insight on an issue he or she is getting ready to vote on. In a news release, City Clerk Kim Althoff said a candidate filed a Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate for a spot on the council on Thursday. The General Election for City Council will be held on Saturday, May 1ST at Decatur City Hall, 201 E. Walnut St, Decatur Texas. The City of Decatur is a Home Rule City, with a "Council-Manager" form of government. The members of Council serve for four years, and can run for re-election … DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Petitions to run for an open seat on Decatur City Council will be available starting Tuesday, August 25th. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM Central Time. Phone: 940-626-4453. • I ENJOYED participating in the Assembly’s interview process back when I ran for mayor. The qualification fee for candidates seeking election is $50.00. The general election is held in odd-numbered years and all City Council seats come up for (re) election as there are no staggering terms. Elections Administrator. The members of Council serve for four years, and can run for re-election … January 6, 2021 | 0. • POLICE Chief Jim Getz and the Decatur Police Department do an amazing job for our community and I’ve always been very supportive of the DPD. However, in the event a vacancy on the City Council arises, a special election is held in accordance with the Texas Election Code. When people feel that elected leaders don’t care what they think, it doesn’t create a good situation. DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur city clerk said they will need to have a Consolidated Primary Election in February. • I WAS shocked on Monday when I received a news release announcing that Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who represents part of our community, was resigning his position on Jan. 17. A recording of the event will be preserved on Facebook.”. The positions on the ballot will be for Mayor and Council … Find your polling location at AlabamaVotes.gov. Wayne Thrasher Announces Candidacy for Decatur City Council District 2. The holidays are over and the Consolidated Primary Election to be held on Feb. 23 is approaching fast, In fact, early voting starts next week on January 14 and 15 in the office of Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner at 141 South Main Street, Room 119 in Decatur. There are three seats on Decatur City Council up for election … Candidates qualify through the City Clerk’s Office at Decatur City Hall (402 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601). Directory. DECATUR, Ala. – Almost the entire city council and the mayor were on the ballot for the municipal election in Decatur. The Consolidated General Election will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 for three available seats on the Decatur City Council. DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — The youngest person ever elected to the Decatur City Council has been cleared of a complaint filed by the defeated incumbent. The increased fees will go toward Decatur Utility’s 10-year-plan to fix the city’s sanitary sewer system. That is their choice, of course. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Ed Culp, a former police chief of the Decatur Park District, is running for a Decatur City Council seat. The Decatur Common Council is elected every four years along with the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer. Please contact the City Clerk regarding election questions at 256-341-4530 or electionquestions@decatur-al.gov. “I didn’t ever think I’d see this city descend into this kind of madness. Hunter Pepper, the city of Decatur’s youngest ever councilman, has been cleared of a complaint to the state that he didn’t file the proper financial paperwork for last summer’s municipal I do not know if other members of the new media received any news releases from the candidates, but I do know that most of them did not send anything here. He will be a tough act to follow for the person who is appointed to take his place. “Decatur is becoming a very dangerous place with young children even being shot as gang violence is exploding in the neighborhoods. In the case of the Decatur Tribune, I can assure you that many of the thousands of our loyal readers are “paper newspaper” readers and are not even online so they are not checking out Facebook or other sites. Although the technology has changed over the years, and some apparently prefer to use Facebook or some other means to get the word out, many of our readers represent voters who never fail to show up at the polls regardless of what the election is about. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM Central Time. Many of these people are dedicated voters who would not miss voting in an election for anything. (See complete story elsewhere on this site.) Mayor Tab Bowling ran for re … Review important information regarding elections and voting in Wise County. MORGAN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur’s City Council passed the access rate increase by a three to one margin. • WETZEL ONLINE — Will Wetzel, one of the aforementioned city council challengers who are effectively getting the word out, will be hosting a Facebook Live candidate meet and greet on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. There are three seats on Decatur City Council up for election in 2021. To vote in city, county, state and federal elections, you must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old, mentally sound and not under conviction of a felony. This submission by a 13th candidate will trigger the need for a Consolidated Primary Election on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The River City now has three new council members under the age of 35. That is certainly on the minds of many Decaturites these days. Editor Paul Osborne. Inexperience in running for office has been apparent by the majority of candidates. Decatur reacts to election of Warnock and Ossoff Alex Brown Jan 7, 2021 Decatur, GA — After months of Georgia being embroiled in get-out-the-vote efforts, relentless advertisements, pandemic-conscious debates, and national attention for two Senate runoff races, Election Day finally came on … “My decision to run for local office has come after an entire life in Decatur. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Petitions to run for an open seat on Decatur City Council will be available starting Tuesday, August 25th. A few moments after receiving the news I was wondering if he had a serious illness that was causing him to step down. 2020 Decatur, AL City Council District 4 Election news, candidate information, and election results for Alabama voters. I’ve been printing the Crime-Stoppers number as often as I can in the Decatur Tribune. While members of the news media (including this newspaper) have access to who filed their nominating petitions for city council seats, I’ve always felt it was better for a candidate to announce his or her candidacy in every way possible. The Decatur Common Council is elected every four years along with the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer. Published: 8:58 PM CDT August 26, 2020. I was a little surprised the endorsements came so early, but, as I indicated elsewhere in this column, there is less time left before the primary than most of us are realizing. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM Central Time. While incumbent mayor Tab Bowling did win the *most votes, he didn’t win the majority. Twelve candidates previously filed their nominating petitions during the filing period in November 2020. Arrests have been made in some of the recent outbreaks of shootings, but more could be made if citizens would help with important information that would help them solve cases. Hunter Pepper graduated from high school just three months ago, and now he’s won the Decatur City Council District 4 race by 36 votes. The Council serves as the city’s legislative body, establishing policy, approving budgets, determining the annual tax levy and implementing the rules which guide daily life in our community. He has always been accessible to me whenever I needed to talk with him, starting with his first campaign for senator. DECATUR, Ala. – Almost the entire city council and the mayor were on the ballot for the municipal election in Decatur. This reader’s concerns are not unlike the fears of other citizens that I’ve heard from recently. The city’s aging infrastructure has led to sewage overflows for years. However, CrimeStoppers is an important tool in helping the police fight crime in our community. On December 17th, one candidate filed a Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate for the office of Decatur City Council. December 19, 2 02 0 SPECIAL RUNOFF EL EC T I O N. Early Voting Locations; ... Decatur, TX 76234. Please contact the City Clerk regarding election questions at 256-341-4530 or electionquestions@decatur-al.gov. However, In all of the years that I’ve covered city council races (and been a successful candidate in two mayoral races) I’ve never seen so many candidates for local office fail to get the word out through this newspaper that they are running — and explain their reasons for running. DECATUR — Nominating petitions for three seats on the Decatur City Council can be filed beginning Monday, Nov. 16. Decatur. It is bad enough where I live but the inner city is much, much worse. Decatur City Commission Passes Mandatory Mask Ordinance Update: The ordinance has been extended to expire Feb. 16, 2021 at midnight. Find your polling location at AlabamaVotes.gov. Those providing vital information can remain anonymous in a call to 423-TIPS and there is a cash reward of up to $1,000 offered for valuable information in solving cases. We may be under curfew or martial law before this is over. He used some members of the media (including this newspaper) to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I was surprised that only 5 of the 13 candidates bothered to issue a news release to this newspaper announcing their candidacies. I can understand the reluctance some citizens have in coming forward with vital information because of a fear of reprisals against them, or their family. Kirby alleged Pepper didn’t file the required paperwork … Voters cast ballots in November at the Macon County Clerk's Office. Besides, in releasing candidacy information to the press, a candidate gets free space because it is a news story. The holidays are over and the Consolidated Primary Election to be held on Feb. 23 is approaching fast, In fact, early voting starts next week on January 14 and 15 in the office of Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner at 141 South Main Street, Room 119 in Decatur. Informacion De Eleccion. There is no “official” rule that a candidate has to notify any member of the news media about his or her intentions. Updated: 9:19 PM CDT August 26, 2020. 2020 Decatur, AL City Council District 5 Election news, candidate information, and election results for Alabama voters. Check the district map (PDF) and staff directory to find your councilmen. Then, as I was trying to wrap my mind around his departure from the state senate, I received another news release that Governor JB Pritzker was announcing that Senator Manar will join his administration to serve as senior advisor! Facebook does not provide the same impact on candidate announcements that the news media can provide. There are a lot of groups that endorse candidates, but the endorsement of the Assembly didn’t end with the announcement. Several times, before I left office, we met in the council’s conference room and I listened to their views, but I also told them what I was going to do when it came time to vote on an agenda item. The number of candidates to be voted for in the Consolidated Primary Election will be six. The Consolidated General Election will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 for three available seats on the Decatur City Council.” Back when I ran for my first term as mayor if you had more than two candidates for the office, there had to be a primary to narrow down the field to two, and the same applied to city council seats. Find your polling location at AlabamaVotes.gov. Collectively, the 13 candidates will be narrowed to 6 candidates in the Primary Election. Watkins also scheduled a news conference in Central Park for today (Wednesday) to address gun violence in our community. With 13 candidates running for 3 seats on the city council, it is a crowded field with not as many opportunities to get a candidate’s message out and build name recognition. It is my understanding that the candidates were interviewed via Zoom so they had the opportunity to make their case and answer questions. Manar  has always been great to work with and is well-liked by members of both parties. The endorsements were based on the priorities of candidates in relation to the issues of working families. The city of Decatur will soon see new faces serving on the city council after Tuesday's election. Best wishes to Andy Manar in his new position. The number of candidates to be voted for in the Consolidated Primary Election will be six. One of our readers that I won’t identify sent me the following email: “The Decatur Police Department is calling for the reinforcement of State Police and Federal Officers to help patrol Decatur streets and to combat the unprecedented violence of gang related shootings that have occurred in the last week in the city. “Explain to me why my vote is wrong.” It was never enough, at least for me, to change my vote, unless additional relevant insight was offered that I had either not known, or thought didn’t measure up to a “vote changer”. View voter information in Spanish. I was fortunate to receive the Assembly’s endorsement when I ran for election, and then, for re-election. • THE THIRTEEN candidates for the 3 city council seats up for election are: incumbent David Horn, incumbent Chuck Kuhle, Marty Watkins, Ed Culp, William (Will) Wetzel, Elijah England, Aldophia D. Cooper, Hardik J. Shah, Jacob Jenkins, John Phillips, Marc Girdler and write-in candidate Eric Summerlott. DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Municipal elections were held across North Alabama yesterday, and we are waking up to some very interesting results -- specifically, in Decatur. City Council. Since most people have assumed that Manar would probably be governor, congressman or a U. S. Senator some day, it was a shocking announcement. With a tumultuous election year now behind us, 2021 is poised to see a calmer election cycle as communities brace for local elections at the city level.Many cities in DeKalb County have already begun preparing for the Nov. 2 General Elections by announcing August qualifying periods for candidates interested in running for mayor, city council and commission seats. Decatur City Commission elections are held in odd-number years, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. I told them I would always be willing to listen to their issues and concerns and made no promises beyond that pledge. Fax: 940-626-4283. Still, the recent rash of shootings we’ve experienced has many people on edge. During an election year when it is very difficult to get a candidate’s message out because of the elimination of so many public meetings, parades, etc, due to COVID-19, every way possible should be utilized in announcing candidacies —especially when the announcement space is free! Mayor Tab Bowling ran for re-election. • I JOIN Brian Byers on the City Hall Insider part of WSOY’s Byers & Co. program every Thursday morning at 7:00. An … There are three seats on Decatur City Council up for election in 2021. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Petitions to run for an open seat on Decatur City Council will be available starting Tuesday, August 25th. The qualification fee for candidates seeking election is $50.00. When only 3 of 13 candidates will emerge winners of the 3 city council seats, it is now an all-out scramble to build name recognition and present a platform so voters will know more about them. Leaders were elected to fill seats for Districts 2,3,4, … Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Absentee ballots may be obtained from the DeKalb County voter registration office at 4380 Memorial Dr., Decatur, GA 30032 (404-298-4020). The city’s charter calls for a special election to fill an empty City Council seat. Decatur City Commission elections are held in odd-number years, on the fir… Twelve candidates previously filed their nominating petitions during the filing period in November 2020. This submission by a 13th candidate will trigger the need for a Consolidated Primary Election on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. They endorsed David Horn, Jacob Jenkins and Will Wetzel for the three council seats. The Consolidated Primary Election will reduce the field of 13 to 6 who will advance to the Consolidated General Election which will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Rosenfeld was the owner of Rosenfeld’s Jewelry and was known as a generous supporter of local charities. (See page 22 of this week’s print edition of the Tribune, or a story posted elsewhere on this site). City Council. JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW The message that came from City Clerk Kim Althoff Friday was that, “On December 17th, one candidate (Eric Summerlott) filed a Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate for the office of Decatur City Council. Auman said the city staff will study the legal and logistical aspects of holding an election, and plans to announce details in the next several weeks. Jan 16, 2021 DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — The youngest person ever elected to the Decatur City Council has been cleared of a complaint filed by the defeated incumbent, who claimed his … What did I promise them in order to get their endorsement? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2020. Often, in our conference room conversations, I would tell those meeting with me, “Here’s how I am planning to vote” on the agenda item. The secretary of state’s office closed its review of a complaint filed against Hunter Pepper, 18, by former council member Charles Kirby, who lost to Pepper in the city election, the Decatur Daily reported. The Decatur City Council is made up of an elected team of six city council members and a mayor and is charged with setting the vision and direction for the City of Decatur. • THIS TIME around, besides incumbents David Horn and Chuck Kuhle, only Ed Culp, Marty Watkins and William (Will) Wetzel sent out news releases or advisories of their candidacies — at least to this newspaper. Posted July 10: The Decatur City Commission approved an ordinance requiring individuals to wear masks and protective coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic at a … To register to vote or to transfer your registration from another Georgia county, apply in person to the DeKalb County registrar’s office at 4380 Memorial Dr., Decatur, GA 30032 or at any DeKalb public library. 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