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Election filings open Aug. 26 for city and school seats


(Created: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 11:19 AM CDT)
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Election Day is quickly approaching and filing deadlines for those looking to throw their hats into city and school races are just around the corner.

The Watertown-Mayer School Board has five seats open - four four-year terms (currently held by Brent Theisen, Kim Capaul and Larry Oberender and previously held by Kyle McDonough)

and one two-year term currently filled by Matt Williams. Filings open Aug. 26 and will stay open until 5 p.m. on Sept. 9. Filing fee is $2. Those interested in filing should contact the district office at (952) 955-0480.

The city of Watertown will hold elections for mayor and two council member positions.

KJ McDonald currently holds the mayor seat and the position is a two-year term. Council seats are four-year terms and are currently held by Rick Mann and Dan Geiger.

Filing for positions in Watertown will run from Aug. 26 until 5 p.m. on Sept. 9. Filing fee is $2. Filing can be done at Watertown City Hall, 309 Lewis Avenue South. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Withdrawals can be made through 5 p.m. on Sept. 11. Offices will be closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day.

For more information, contact the city offices at (952) 955-2681.

Those in the city of Mayer will elect a mayor and two council members.

The mayor term is for two years and is currently held by Chris Capaul. The two council member seats are four-year terms and are currently held by Ron Haag and Jim Stanley.

Filing in Mayer begins on Aug. 25 and will be open until 5 p.m. on Sept. 9. Filing fee is $2.

Filing can be done at the Mayer City Offices located in the Mayer Community Center, 413 Bluejay Ave. Offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



Withdrawals can be made through 5 p.m. on Sept. 11. Offices in Mayer will also be closed on Sept. 1 for Labor Day.

For more information, contact the city offices at (952) 657-1502.

Election Day is Nov. 4 and polls will be open in Mayer and Watertown from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

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