Jackson Board of Aldermen candidates withdraw from races

Southeast Missourian

Two candidates for the Jackson Board of Aldermen have withdrawn from the April election.

Jackson city clerk Mary Lowry said late last month Ward 1 candidate Jim Shank and Ward 4 candidate Howard Duer withdrew their candidacy.

Shank said his decision not to seek election to the position being vacated by Phil Penzel was based on personal reasons.

"I've had a lot of things come up and I wouldn't be able to give it the time and attention it deserves," he said.

Shank's departure leaves Wanda Young unopposed in Ward 1.

Duer's departure from the race leaves Ward 4 contested by Tommy Kimbel and Ron Clark. Kimbel or Clark will replace Alderman Dale Rauh, who decided not to seek re-election. Duer did not return calls for comment.

Ward 2 Alderman David Hitt and Ward 3 Alderman Mark Dambach are running unopposed in

April.