Two newcomers file for Jackson Board of Aldermen

With Jackson Ward 1 Alderman Phil Penzel's decision not to seek re-election in April, two political newcomers filed candidacy papers for his position Tuesday.

Jim Shank has lived in Jackson for 25 years and said he has always wanted to become more involved with the city. Shank has been in the news as the father of a soldier killed in Iraq and as the widower of Deborah Shank, the former Walmart employee involved in a lawsuit with the retail chain.

Wanda Young, a retired Jackson school teacher, said while Jackson is a good community, she thinks she can help make it better if elected to Penzel's spot on the board.

In Ward 4 if incumbent Dale Rauh does decide to run for re-election he faces a challenge from at least three candidates.

Tommy Ray Kimbel, a retired police officer, said the city has been good to him and he wants to give back by serving on the board.

Howard Duer, a retired Southern Baptist pastor and owner of SEMO Options, said he feels if he is elected to the position he would contribute his experience to helping Jackson grow, while maintaining its small-town feel.

Ron Clark also filed for candidacy Tuesday, but could not be reached for comment.

Rauh has not said publicly if he plans to run for his seat on the board.

Ward 2 Alderman David Hitt filed papers to run for another term, and no one filed Tuesday to run against him.

No one filed for the Ward 3 Alderman position held by Mark Dambach. He said last week that he plans on running for re-election.

Mayor Barbara Lohr also filed for re-election Tuesday morning, but has yet to receive a challenger.

Other filings

Three positions for Dutchtown trustees will be on the April ballot, but Dutchtown Clerk Doyle Parmer said no one filed Tuesday for the positions.

Attempts to reach election clerks from Delta and Gordonville were unsuccessful.

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