MOUNT VERNON — The March 19 Primary Election is rapidly approaching, and the Republican side of the ballot has several contested county races.
Knox Pages hosted a “Meet the Candidates” Q&A on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Woodward Opera House. The free event was sponsored by Griffin Insurance.
Two county commissioner seats are among the county races in play. Four candidates — Scott Zimmerman, Jeffrey Harmer, Jennifer Snow, and Barry Lester — are running for the seat that will open with Teresa Bemiller’s retirement. That term starts Jan. 2, 2025.
Bob Phillips and Drenda Keesee are challenging incumbent Commissioner Thom Collier for the term starting Jan. 3, 2025.
Capt. William Shaffer, Police Chief Dan Weckesser, and Deputy Wayne Noggle are on the ballot for Knox County Sheriff.
Deputy Treasurer Connie Durbin and Mount Vernon Councilwoman Amber Keener are running to replace the retiring Shelley Coon as Knox County Treasurer.
Tuesday’s event was also live streamed on the Knox Pages Facebook page. Click here to view the live stream.
