(Updated 4:30-p.m., 8/23) – Candidate filings for City and School Candidates in Cass County began Monday (8/23).  All City candidates will file in the Auditor’s office and all School Candidates will file with the appropriate School Board Secretary.

Two people who had previously announced their plans to run for Mayor in the City of Atlantic, filed papers today.They include 3rd Ward Councilman Pat McCurdy and At Large Councilperson Grace N. Garrett, both of Atlantic.  In addition, 2nd Ward Atlantic Councilperson Kathy Somers filed her nomination papers for Mayor, Monday.

And, Shirley Jensen, of Atlantic, has filed to run for the City of Atlantic’s Park and Recreation Department Board of Directors. Additional candidate filings will be announced throughout the week, as they are made available to KJAN.