One Candidate qualifies for West Union Council

Only one candidate qualified for the special September election to fill an open seat on the West Union Town Council. Jason Sharpe turned in his paperwork just an hour before qualifying was closed. He now goes on the Sept. 18, ballot as the only candidate. Election officials say although there is only one ballot candidate, an election will be required to give West Union voters, if they so choose, the option of writing in another candidate of their choice.