subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Sat, Jul 04 2009 
Columns | Editorial |

Published: November 19, 2008 10:55 pm    print this story     

Commission, school board seats open for the interested

Local government is where ordinary men and women have the most impact.

It’s also the level where decisions can have the greatest impact, and where people can have their greatest impact, too.

Next month is the time for people interested in serving can make their intentions known. The filing period for school board and city commission seats will be in early December.

For school board seats, the filing period is Dec. 1-3, and for city commission it is Dec. 8-10.

We encourage anyone interested to toss their hats into the ring.

We mean no disrespect to the incumbents who might file to run again, but it always serves the people better if there are choices. It’s always sad to see when only one person files for a seat. It’s even worse when no one files, and that has happened in Enid before.

Serving in the non-paid positions can sometimes seem like a thank-less job. But, it can be a rewarding experience as well. This is a chance for people with ideas to step up and serve their community.

And, ideas are what we really need now, both on the school district level and city level.

The times are changing, and we need people with innovative ideas to help carry us into the future. Too often, people sit back and play Monday morning quarterback rather than provide solutions to problems.

For school board, Office 1 central and south Enid, currrently held by Mark Selix; and Office 6 in north and west Enid, currently held by Robbie Woods.

For city commission, three seats are open: Ward 3 in east Enid, currently held by Larry Dillon; Ward 4 in northeast Enid, currently held by Loyd Kaufman; and Ward 6 in northwest Enid, currently held by Todd Ging.

If you have ideas, this is your chance. Put your name in the running. Make a difference.

print this story     
Click here to load this Caspio Bridge DataPage.
Click here to load this Caspio Bridge DataPage.

Zillow
monster
autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide

Need Extra Money? Featured Coupons
Featured Advertisers

Premium Jobs

Bank Teller
RoseRock Bank is looking for a full time Teller. Experience is preferred but not required. Strong math and communication...>MORE

$800 Sign On Bonus
Enid Senior Care is now hiring
CMAs & CNAs with $800. SignOn Bonus.
Contact Tammy or “Z” at 580-237-1973
...>MORE

Salt Fork Group Home in Nash, OK.
Part-time and Full-time help needed at
Salt Fork Group Home in Nash, OK.
For more information visit
ww...>MORE

SUN LOAN ASSISTANT MGR--ENID
"Check Out What You're Missing!"
"I couldn't think of a better way to start the day than to be at a job that I lov...>MORE

Feed Truck Driver
For local delivery. Need or be willing to get CDL license, farm background & good driving record. Please bring phone num...>MORE

Great Plains Regional Medical Center
FT RN’s $7500 Bonus
LPN’s $5000 Bonus

Great Plains Regional’s & Elk City’s explosive growth means gre...>MORE

Diesel Assistant...Autry Technology Center
To assist instructor in Diesel Technology program. High School Diploma or GED with career training or related job experi...>MORE

Delivery/Warehouse
Must have good drivers license. Mon-Sat. Paid weekly. Apply in person at Garfield Furniture, 205 S. Grand.
No phon...>MORE

Ross Health Care
Home Health - PRN
RN Field Nurse
LPN Field Nurse
Apply at 310 E. Garriott, Enid OK
Call 580-213-333...>MORE

Science & Mathematics Instructor
NOC in Enid is currently seeking a full-time, tenure-track instructor for the Science and Mathematics Division. Teaching...>MORE

See all ads
More Premium Jobs!

Collision Repair...Autry Technology Center
Autry Technology Center Part - Time Teaching Assistant
needed to assist instructor in
Collision Repair Technol...>MORE

Secretary...Autry Technology Center
Autry Technology Center seeks a Secretary
responsible for clerical duties supporting Business and Industry Services...>MORE

Route Bus Driver...Chisholm Public School
CHISHOLM PUBLIC SCHOOL
Is accepting applications for Route Bus Driver
Pick up application/mail resume to:
...>MORE

Child Nutrition Manager.Chisholm School
CHISHOLM PUBLIC SCHOOL
Accepting applications for: Child Nutrition Manager
Pick up application/mail resume to:...>MORE

Field Technician
Oklahoma Environmental, Inc. is seeking a field technician. To be considered for this position, you must be detail-orien...>MORE

See all ads

bottombanner
Our Partners
Spry

Loading Calendar...
(requires Javascript)
© 2008, The Enid News & Eagle
P. O. Box 1192, Enid, OK 73702
Phone: 800-299-6397 Fax: 580-548-8147
Email news tips & feedback
rtj

 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. • CNHI Classified Advertising Network • CNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index