Cedar County MU Extension Council Election to be held

New members of the Cedar County University of Missouri Extension Council will be elected from January 21st to January 27th from candidates nominated by county citizens.

The County MU Extension Council is the governing body for University activities in Cedar County.  Council members work throughout the year with University of Missouri Extension staff to determine the county’s needs for educational programming and then help plan activities to meet these needs.

“Anyone, 18 years of age or older, interested in education and the progress of our county should vote for the nominees of their choice,” said Patrick Davis, County Program Director.  “The resources of the Universities are available to us.  It is our responsibility to put these resources into effective use.”

The nominees for the 6 Council positions are:

· North District (Washington, Cedar, and Box Townships) (three open council positions)

* Mark Beason, Randy Langsten and Rachel Stauffer

· South District (Benton, Linn, Madison and Jefferson Townships) (three open council positions)

* Kelly Hendricks, Larry Newman, James Phillips, Maranda Spangler

You must live within the district that you are voting for.  Voting will be available at the Cedar County University of Missouri Extension Center (113 South St., Stockton, Mo.), and Cedar County Library locations in El Dorado Springs, Mo. and Stockton, Mo. during regular business hours.  You may also vote online at www.extension.missouri.edu/cedar by clicking on the election tab, starting on Jan. 21 at 12:00 a.m..

Any eligible voter who would prefer to vote by mail can contact the Cedar County University of Missouri Extension Center, 417 – 276 – 3313, and request a ballot.  When completed, the ballots should be returned by mail to 113 South St, Stockton, Mo. 65785, and be postmarked no later than January 24, 2018.  For information about the local election process, contact the Extension Center at 417 – 276 – 3313.

University of Missouri Extension improves people’s lives with educational programs and access to University resources and experts to enhance economic viability; build strong individuals, families and communities; and create and sustain healthy environments. In Cedar County, extension programs address high-priority areas such as agriculture, nutrition and health, parenting and youth development, family life, consumer education, business and workforce, community development and continuing education.

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