Challenger, three incumbents first day filers for aldermen race

Five people filed for four seats on the Jackson Board of Aldermen Tuesday, the first day for filing for the April 6 municipal election.

Only one of the five, James Litzelfelner, is not an incumbent.

Litzelfelner will run against incumbent Joe Bob Baker in Ward 4. Barbara Lohr, David Reiminger and Larry Cunningham, all incumbents, filed for wards 1-3, respectively.

All candidates must be Jackson residents for at least one year, be at least 21 years old and not be indebted to the city for any tax, fine or forfeiture.

Candidates may file until Jan. 16.

In the county, Craig Yamnitz and Michele Griffith filed for the Fruitland fire board and Rock Wilferth filed for the Cape Girardeau Special Road District.