Special filing period opens

RITZVILLE – Races that did not attract candidates in the Aug. 3 primary election will be reopened for a special filing period.

According to Adams County Auditor Heidi Hunt, the special filing period will run from Aug. 16-18 for the following offices only:

Adams County Fire District No. 6 – Commissioner No. 1

Adams County Water District No. 1 – Commissioner Position No. 2

Hatton

Town Council – Position Nos. 4 and 5

Lind

Parks and Recreation District No. 3 – Commissioner Position No. 1

School Board – Position No. 5

Othello

Cemetery District No. 2 – Commissioner Position NO. 2

Parks and Recreation District No. 1 – Commissioner Position Nos. 3 and 5

Ritzville

School Board – Position No. 3

Washtucna

Cemetery District No. 1 – Commission Position NO. 1

Parks and Recreation District No. 2 – Commissioner Positions No. 1 and 3

School Board – Director Position No. 1

Town Council – Position No. 5

According to Hunt, prospective candidates can file for the open seat in person at the Adams County Elections Office, 106 W. Main St., Ritzville, or online at co.adams.wa.us.