Elections today in Apalachicola and Carrabelle

If you live in Apalachicola or Carrabelle don’t forget to vote today. Both cities are holding elections for city commission seats. There are four candidates on the ballot in Carrabelle vying for two city commission seats. Incumbent Richard Sands is seeking re-election for his position as finance commissioner. Also on the ballot are Cherry Rankin who works with the Boys and Girls Club, Charlotte Schneider who works as a realtor, and Cal Allen who is retired. The two candidates receiving the most votes will become commissioners. In Apalachicola three people are seeking the city commission seat #4. That seat is currently held by Valentina Webb, who is seeking re-election this year. She will face Brenda Ash and Andy Williams in that race. Mrs. Ash works for Gulf State Community Bank, Mister Williams previously served as Apalachicola’s chief of police. There are two candidates seeking city commission seat 3. Frank Cook is the incumbent – he will face Apalachicola business owner Jerry Hall. Polls will be open till 7 this evening – we will bring you election results once the polls close tonight.