Early voting begins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, in the May 3 Hemphill County Hospital District and Canadian Independent School District board elections. Thirteen candidates are vying for nine open seats, setting up contested races for both school and hospital boards.
Whitney Jones, Candidate
Hemphill County Hospital Board of Directors
It has been my honor to serve the good people of Hemphill County, and I'm looking forward to continuing this important work as a member of the Hospital District Board of Directors.
Thoughtful Communication is something I value. If elected, I'll continue to listen to constructive ideas about our healthcare while ensuring board decisions are explained clearly. I believe in respectful dialogue that moves us forward as a community.
Early voting begins Tuesday, April 22, in the May 3 Hemphill County Hospital District and Canadian Independent School District board elections. Thirteen candidates are vying for nine open seats, setting up contested races for both school and hospital boards.
The candidates for three open seats on the Hemphill County Hospital District Board of Directors are incumbents Whitney Jones, Colby Leach and Cory Pittman, as well as former board member Jesse Hanes and newcomer Travis Macias.
As a courtesy to all candidates running for public office, The Record will publish a photo and initial declaration of candidacy at no charge on our Facebook and webpage (www.canadianrecord.com).
Candidate filing is underway for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 4 city council and hospital, school and groundwater district board elections.
The Hemphill County Hospital District now has a new member on its board of directors: Whitney Jones. Jones won 66 votes in Saturday’s election, over current board member Jesse Hanes’s 48. Cory Pittman received 99 votes and Colby Leach, 104.
The City Council and CISD Board elections were both cancelled due to the lack of contested races.
