9 Running For Mayor and Council

More Expected Before August Deadline

With four months to go before the 2007 petition deadline, nine Trotwood residents have already picked up the necessary paperwork from the county board of elections. “This is the earliest I can remember this many candidates coming forward,” said Bonnie Schenk.

Others beyond the nine have shown interest in running this year so expect the November ballot to get even longer.

This year voters will be asked to choose the mayor, two at-large city council seats, and two school board members. No petitions for school board have been picked up as of April 6.

Trotwood Mayor Donald McLaurin has indicated that he does not plan to run for re-election. Two city council members (both members of the Trotwood Democratic Club) are on the list: Darreyl Davis (his at-large seat expires this year) and Joyce Sutton Cameron (representing Ward 2 with two years remaining on her term). Ms. Cameron currently serves as Vice-Mayor.

Two republicans have also taken out petitions; Mark Landis and Emanuel Funso.

Club member Barbara Staggs is running for re-election to her at-large council seat. Four challengers with no listed party affiliation have taken out petitions. They are; Mary Dean Dixon, Nikki Edmonds, Freeman Ward, and Deirdre Williams.
Staggs, who has served since 1991 said she recalls there being five candidates for these offices in the past but never this early.

Lets learn about all these candidates so we can make an informed decision on whom the club should endorse in August. The deadline to file completed petitions is August 23rd.