Wood Heights to elect aldermen
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Two seats available, three candidates vie for spot
With only two open seats on the Wood Heights Board of Aldermen, voters will determine who will fill those vacant seats at the April 4 election. The three candidates vying for a spot on the board are incumbent Kathy Hart, 55; David Stephens, 38; and Bernard Allen Jr.
“The qualifications for anyone running for a council is they have to live within their district, must have all their taxes paid up and be a registered voter,” said Ray County Clerk Heather (Graff) Maulsby.
In order to assist area residents to be informed of candidate choices, The Richmond News requested each candidate to complete a questionnaire that included background information and addressed several issues.
Allen declined responding to the questionnaire.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Hart – A Wood Heights resident since 2011, she and her husband, Darren, have three children and five grandchildren. If re-elected, this would be Hart’s third ter...