Election 2010: Filing period begins today

Matthew Lehman is one local who has declared that he is planning to run for a seat on Mammoth’s Town Council. (Photo courtesy www.matthew4mammoth.com)

The filing period for the June 8 election opened today, Feb. 16 and will remain open until March 12. Several Mono County residents have already declared that they plan to run for local office, but as of 8:30 this morning, Town Clerk Jamie Gray claimed she had not had any early morning visitors dropping off paperwork.

In the race for Mammoth Lakes’ Town Council, incumbent John Eastman has stated he will run again. Former Council members Tony Barrett and Rick Wood plan to run, and newcomer to the political race, but not to town, Matthew Lehman announced that he plans to run as well. Council’s two other incumbents, Neil McCarroll and Wendy Sugimura have both stated they will not run again.

An election for Mono County Superior Court Judge will also be on the June ballot. Two candidates, Mark Magit and Randy Gephardt have announced that they plan to run, but other candidates are expected to throw their hats in the ring as well.