Election 2012: Hagan decides not to run; others file for local races
COUNCILMAN FRED HAGAN
By JIM BROOKS
Nelson County Gazette
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, 5:14 p.m. — With the candidate filing deadline past, the slate of candidates on the November ballot for local offices is set.
The Bardstown City Council will have at least one new member after the November election — incumbent Councilman Fred Hagan did not file for re-election.
In a telephone interview this afternoon, Hagan explained that he never intended to be on the council for an extended time. “I didn’t want people to think being on the council was ‘my job,'” he said.
He told the Gazette he decided not to run some time ago, and had encouraged others to get involved. “We have some good candidates running for council, I think the city will be in good hands,” he said.
Hagan said he was pleased with his contributions as a member of the council, and said he would remain involved in the community, including his membership on the local American Red Cross board.
“I retired three years ago, and I would like to have time to enjoy being retired,” he said.
MARK ANTHONY HICKS
BARDSTOWN CITY COUNCIL. Ten candidates have filed for the six council seats, including five incumbents (Bobby Simpson, Tommy Reed, Coach Roe Williams, Francis Lydian and Joe Buckman) and five others, including Peter R. Trzop (father of the former 2010 judge-executive candidate Pete Trzop), former councilman John Royalty, Mark Ballard, Richard Nest and Mark Anthony Hicks.
Hicks was the last candidate to file today at the Nelson County Clerk’s office.
After he filed, he told the Gazette he felt the voters would appreciate the opportunity to vote for someone new with fresh perspectives. “I’ll give each issue my full attention and consideration,” he said.
NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD. With Adam Wheatley’s decision t not run for his board seat, the three candidates who have filed — Diane Berry, Dist. 2, Larry Pate, Dist. 3 and Damon Jackey, Dist. 5 — have no opposition and will be be the taking their places on the board beginning in January.
BARDSTOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD. Daniel J. Finn, Franklin A. Hibbs III and Andy Stone have filed for open seats on the Bardstown Independent School Board. The board has a total of five members.
NEW HAVEN CITY COMMISSIONER. Five candidates have filed for the four seats on the commission. Candidates who will be on the November ballot include Chris Cecil, Don Cecil, Fred Dewitt, Jeff Rogers and Mike Morris.
BLOOMFIELD CITY COUNCIL. A late filing Tuesday afternoon brings the total of candidates for the four Bloomfield council seats to five, which includes Walt Pozgay, Tammy J. Wimpsett, Trayce Cheek, Mark Mays and Denny Howard.
FAIRFIELD CITY COMMISSIONER. Only two candidates filed for the four seats on the Fairfield commission, incumbents Don Hardin and Faye Clayton. If no write-in candidates file, additional commissioners will be appointed after the election.
CIRCUT CLERK, COMMONWEATH’S ATTORNEY. Incumbent Circuit Clerk Diane Thompson and incumbent Commonwealth’s Attorney Terry Geohegan filed for election earlier this year. They have no opposition in November election.
WRITE-IN CANDIDATE DEADLINE. Those who wish to run as write-in candidates in local races must file their intent with the county clerk’s office by 4 p.m. Oct. 26.
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