Tuesday, November 2nd, is Election Day in both the Dade County Commission District 4 special called election, and the Trenton City general election. Voting will be held at 71 Case Avenue in Trenton from 7 AM to 7 PM. K-WIN will bring you the results live on 101.3 FM and AM 1420, as well as the News Radio K-WIN Facebook and Twitter pages.
Early voting for both elections have been running since October 12th, with a disappointingly low turnout. The Dade County Board of Elections reported 354 ballots cast, with only 86 of those being Trenton City voters. An additional 9 absentee ballots were requested and returned.
As a reminder, in the Trenton City general elections; Parks & Rec Commissioner Terry Powell is running unopposed, while current Police Commissioner Kirk Forshee is being challenged by 30-year law enforcement veteran Mike Norris. City voters will also be asked to decide if they would like to see a liquor store be allowed to open within the City of Trenton. Liquor-by-the-drink and Sunday alcohol sales will also be questions appearing on the ballot.
As for the County Commission District 4 position to fill the unexpired term of Allan Bradford, you’ll be asked to vote for Melissa Bradford (who currently holds the seat after appointment by the Commission earlier this year) or Lookout Mountain resident Bella Donna.
All registered voters in the County may vote in the special called election for the District 4 seat; and if you are registered in the city, you may vote for both races. Attached is a preview of the questions on the ballot. If you are voting in either election, bring your registered ID.
by Orey Yates
