The petition process for those wanting to run for Salida Mayor, one of three City Council seats or City Treasurer ends next Monday, August 28th.
The mayor’s position is for a two-year term and the council and treasurer positions are for four-year terms. A candidate must be nominated by a petition signed by at least 25 registered voters. Only petitions obtained from the City Clerk’s office may be circulated.
As of Monday, Aug. 21st, the following have requested a petition:
- City Council Ward 1 – Suzanne Fontana
- City Council Ward 2 – Adrane Kuhn and Jessica Downing
- City Council Ward 3 – Adam Martinez, Alisa Pappenfort, Joel McBride and Wayles Martin. Martin also drew a petition for the City Treasurer position.
- Incumbent Dan Shore is the only candidate filing a petition for the position of Mayor—so far.
The election is scheduled for November 7th.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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