Four key positions in Newton City Government will be chosen by Newton voters on November 4th. The Mayor and three city council members will be on the ballot for the City and School Election. The candidate filing period began Monday, August 25th. To date, Newton City Clerk Katrina Davis says no candidate has filed papers. The filing deadline is Thursday, September 18th. After serving one term, Newton Mayor Evelyn George has announced she will not be seeking re-election, so she can spend more time traveling with her husband. But she does encourage Newton residents interested in city government to think about running for office. 

“You need to come in wanting the best interests for the full city. Be open to learning, talking, and meeting with people with differing opinions. We need some strong, level-headed people that make good, solid decisions.”

The three Newton City Council seats up for election are currently held by Second Ward Representative Melissa Dalton, Fourth Ward Representative Steve Mullan, and At-Large Representative Randy Ervin. The Second Ward is northeast Newton, while the southwest quadrant of the community is Ward Four.