Only two positions will be on the ballot. Those positions are Alderman Ward I and Ward II now held by Alderman Joel Garber and Alderwoman Mary Dorothy “Dot” LaMarche. Garber announced several weeks ago that he will NOT stand for re-election. Self term limiting himself. Alderman Garber has been an excellent Alderman. Thank you for your service, Mr. Garber.
Bob Edlund has picked up the neccesary paperworkto run for the Ward I position. Ron Rochelle has filed the paperwork to also run for the Ward I position. Rochelle a perennial candidate ran two years ago against Mike Haynes for the other Ward II seat and has moved across Kingston Pike to now run for the Ward I seat.
Edlund a longtime ORNL employee and a current representative serving on the FMPC (Farragut Municipal Planning Commission) has given him the experience and ability to serve the citizens of Ward I.
Mary Dorothy “Dot” LaMarche has picked up the paperwork for re-election to the Ward II position that she currently holds.
The deadline for filing petitions is noon, Thursday, Jan. 18, with a withdrawal deadline of noon, Jan. 25.
The following is the Town of Farragut’s 2007 Election schedule.
November 20, 2006 First day to pick up a petition
January 10, 2007 First day to request absentee ballot
January 18, 2007 Noon Qualifying Deadline
January 25, 2007 Withdrawal Deadline
March 11, 2007 Last day to register to vote (postmarked that day, it is a Sunday)
March 21, 2007 First day of Early Voting
April 3, 2007 Last day to request absentee ballot
April 5, 2007 Last day of Early Voting
April 10, 2007 Election Day
