Moore Appointed to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6
Doug Moore was appointed to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 Tuesday night during the May regular session of the council. City Attorney Jim McLeroy addressed the council regarding the proper procedure to fill the vacancy on the council created by the resignation of Councilman Dan Froneberger. McLeroy noted the Section 2 of the city charter: “If a vacancy occurs in the council the remaining members of the council, by a majority...
May Proclaimed Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
A proclamation read Tuesday night by Mayor John Sellers named May “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month” for the city of Sulphur Springs. Sellers noted the risks of motorcyclists, who are more prone to injury or death in a crash than any other vehicle driver. he also called for citizens to become more award of the inherent danger involved in operating a motorcycle. Sellers presented the proclamation to members of a local...
City Manager’s Report Presented in Council Session Tuesday
City Manager Marc Maxwell made his report of previous month activity to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their regular May session. In his report he noted: SUNSET STREET – We have begun designing the Sunset Street improvements. The project will include new water mains, new sewer mains and a new concrete street from Connally to Houston. The $275,000 CDBG grant is matched with $132,000 of city funding. We will...
629 Early Votes Cast in City Council Election; Saturday is Election Day
A small rush on the final day of early voting as 131 voters cast ballots in the Sulphur Springs City Council election for Places 1, 2, and 3. A total of 629 registered city voters cast ballots during the early voting period. Saturday is Election Day for the municipal election. Voting Saturday will be in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to access the voting...
First Week of City Council Early Voting Draws 421 Votes
75 voted Friday in early voting for Sulphur springs City Council Places 1, 2, and 3. The first week total for early voting stands at 421 votes cast. Early voting.continues through Tuesday. Place has two candidates vying for the seat. Early voting is in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to access the voting area. Hours for early voting are 8 a.m. until 5...
City Council Early Voting Continues; 346 Votes Cast Through Thursday
A 12-hour day for early voting and 122 took advantage of the opportunity to cast early votes in the Sulphur Springs City Council election. The total votes cast in early voting stand at 346 going into Friday. Places 1, 2, and 3 are on the ballot and each Place has two candidates. Early voting continues through May 1st in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to...
First Two Days Prove Slow Start to Early Voting in City Council Election
With 169 votes cast, 94 votes cast Tuesday and 75 votes cast Monday, by city residents registered to vote, the first two days provide a slow start to early voting in the Sulphur Springs City Council election. Places 1, 2, and 3 are on the ballot and each Place has two candidates. In Place 1, Erica Armstrong is challenging incumbent Craig Johnson. Place 2 incumbent Clay Walker chose not to seek re-election. Vying for Place two are Sara...
Davidson Withdraws From City Council Place 1 Race
Justin Davidson, Candidate for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 1 has announced that he will be withdrawing from the May 5, 2018, election for City Council. In Davidson’s official statement, he stated the following: “With disappointment, anger and frustration and against my better judgement, I must withdraw my candidacy for City Council. Small town big brother, you win! The personal threats against me and my family,...
Complete Video Presentation: Chamber of Commerce City Council Candidate Forum
In one hour and 17 minutes, five candidates for three places on the Sulphur Springs City Council presented opening and closing statements and answered submitted questions regarding their individual view of the past, present, and future of the city during a Thursday night, April 19, 2018, candidates forum sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce at the Sulphur Springs Middle School. Place 1 candidates, challenger Erica...
Lowen Withdraws from Place 3 City Council Race
Andy Lowen has withdrawn from the May 5th Sulphur Springs City Council race. Lowen had filed for Place 3 on the council but had kept a low profile during the campaign thus far. Lowen had sought a place on the council in past elections.
