(Atlantic) Cass County residents interested in public service can learn how to get involved at a free event this Saturday, February 28. The Cass County Democrats will host “Interested in Running?” from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar St., in Atlantic. Doors open at 9:45 a.m., and light refreshments will be provided. The non-partisan event is open to the public, and people of all party affiliations are encouraged to attend.
Panelists will share their experiences serving in local government and on public boards. Russell Joyce will discuss the role of County Supervisor, drawing on a career that included service as a township trustee, Cass County Extension Council member, Assistant Soil and Water Commissioner, and two terms on the Board of Supervisors before retiring as CADCO Director in 2018.
The County Supervisor positions for District 2 (incumbent Mark O’Brien) and District 3 (incumbent Wendy Richter) are on the ballot this November.
Mary Ward is running again for the position of Cass County Recorder in this year’s upcoming election. She has held the position since November of 2014.
Jody Lorence has actively served on the Cass Health Board of Trustees since 2018 including serving in the role of Board Secretary. Jody’s position on the Board of Trustees will be on the November ballot this year along with those of Julie Pollock, Michael Klocke, and Roger Herring.
Cass County Agricultural Extension Council members serve four-year terms, and the following seats will be on the November ballot: incumbents David York, Bradley Pellett, Jeb Peck, Chad Becker, and Todd Weppler.
Lastly, Denise O’Brien will serve as the panelist for the Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. Denise served as Assistant Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner in the years 2018 through 2021. Soil and Water Conservation District positions which are on the ballot this fall are for the seats of incumbents John Hansen (Grove Township) and Greg Zellmer (Pymosa Township).
Other local positions on the ballot this fall are: Cass County Treasurer (Tracey Marshall); County Attorney (incumbent Vanessa Strazdas); Edna Township Trustees (incumbents Kevin Stender, Patrick Erickson); Edna Township Clerk (incumbent Travis Erickson); Union Township Trustees (incumbents Richard Hoffman, Clark Gerlock); and Union Township Clerk (incumbent Cheryl Christensen).
Organizers say the event is designed to help residents better understand local boards and commissions and how to serve their communities.
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