Candidate filings in Ramsey’s Ward 4 special election close Friday
by Tammy Sakry
Staff Writer
Time is running out for candidates to file for Ramsey’s special election.
The Aug. 16 special election will determine who will be filling the remainder of Councilmember David Jeffrey’s Ward 4 term.
Jeffrey, who is battling pancreatic cancer, resigned May 31.
Candidates have until Friday, June 24 to file and paid the $5 filing fee.
As of today (June 23), four people have filed.
• Brenda Look, 5635 142nd Ave. N.W.
• former Councilmember Sarah Strommen, 14546 Krypton St. N.W.
• Thomas J. Towberman, 14991 Waco St. N.W.
• Tim Wrenn, 14712 Fluorine St. N.W.
There will be no primary election as the city needs to fill the vacancy within 90 days, as set by the city charter, according to City Attorney Bill Goodrich.
The candidate with the most votes in the Aug. 16 special election will serve out Jeffrey’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2012.
Tammy Sakry is at tammy.sakry@ecm-inc.com
