The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports by the close of business on Tuesday, Aug. 24th, one additional candidate had filed nomination papers in advance of the Nov. 2nd City Elections. Atlantic 5th Ward Councilman Richard “Dick” Casady filed papers for re-election to his seat on the Council. No other names were added to the list that began when the filing period opened on Monday.

Candidates who filed their nomination papers for Mayor in Atlantic include Councilpersons Pat McCurdy, Grace Garrett and Kathy Somers. Shirley Jensen filed Monday in her bid to sit on the Parks and Rec Department Board.