CENTERBURG — Candidates interested in running for the Centerburg mayor unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2027, have until Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. to file.
Former Mayor Greg Sands submitted his resignation on Aug. 31.
“My full desire was to see our village through current and future challenges. Some feel that I am not fulfilling my responsibilities, and because of these unfounded accusations, I am choosing to step away,” Sands wrote in his resignation letter.
Alexis Henson of Metz Bailey & McLoughlin serves as legal counsel for the village. She provided the following guidelines from the Knox County Board of Elections for those interested in running for the seat.
Interested candidates must complete a Statement of Candidacy and Nominating petition (3-O form) and submit it to the BOE by 4 p.m. on Sept. 9.
The petition requires 10 signatures. Candidates must also pay the $30 filing fee when they file.
The BOE will review petitions and certify candidates the week of Sept. 15.
The contest will appear on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot.
Anyone who has already submitted a petition to the board for this election cycle is not eligible to run for the position.
Petition packets are available at the BOE office, 104 E. Sugar St., Mount Vernon.
Potential candidates can also print and fill out the form from the Secretary of State’s website.
At Tuesday’s village council meeting, Village Solicitor Kyle Stroh of Metz Bailey & McLoughlin swore in Council President Tom Stewart as mayor.
Council members elected Councilman Greg Myers as council president.
