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Candidates of contested local races give statements

Six candidates are vying for county positions in next Tuesday’s election: Recorder of Deeds, Presiding Commissioner and County Clerk. They were each asked to provide brief biographies, why they are the best candidate for the position, and to explain something they would like to see happen within their position or for the county. Recorder of Deeds candidates are Jessica Baker and Amie Ragan-Brown. Presiding Commissioner candidates are Kile Guthrey Jr. and Becky Plattner. County Clerk candidates are Carrie Jarvis and Brittni Burton. Jarvis was not able to provide a statement by the time of publication Wednesday.

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Marshall Schools adopts new Governance Plan

Marshall Public Schools has employed new Superintendent Caleb Petet, effective July 1, 2022. Assistant Superintendent David Reinke, has also joined MPS. Under the guidance of the Marshall School Board, Petet and Reinke have been tasked with implementing a new district strategic plan. The board had several special meetings and brought in a consultant to help in the creation of this new plan. The board has adopted this “Governance Plan,” which will govern and lead the district in all facets of its operation in the year ahead, as directed by the board.

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