Council, mayoral races set in Pulaski and Dublin

May’s municipal elections should be interesting this year with competition for every seat in both Pulaski and Dublin.

Tuesday at 7 p.m. was the deadline for citizens to sign up to be candidates for council and mayor in the towns of Pulaski and Dublin in this May’s municipal elections.

Pulaski

David Clark is seeking re-election to a second term as mayor. He will be challenged by Shannon Collins.

The mayor’s term is for two years.

Three incumbents are seeking re-election on council – Jamie Radcliffe, Joseph Goodman and Greg East. Pulaski attorney Michael Reis is the lone challenger for council.

The top three vote getters are elected and terms are for four years.

Dublin

Benny Skeens is seeking re-election to a sixth term as mayor and is being challenged by councilman Norman “Buck” Dowdy II.

Mayor terms in Dublin are for four years.

Four candidates are seeking three seats on council. They are incumbent Edith Hampton and challengers Wayne Seagle, Dallas Cox and Peggy Hemmings.

Vice Mayor Doug Irvin Sr. chose not to seek re-election.

Council terms in Dublin are for four years.

Election day is May 5.

Patriot Staff Report