Three-way race for City Commission Seat 5

Two incumbents on the City Commission want to be re-elected — Mayor Joseph L. Boles, Jr., and Nancy Sikes-Kline; however, Sikes-Kline has drawn two opponents for her seat and she will have to either catch 50% of the votes cast in the August 24th Primary Election; or, be one of the two top vote getters in the Primary then win in the November General Election.

Charles J. Hennessey and Dutcher Register will challenge Sikes-Kline who is completing her first term in office. Neither Hennessey nor Register has held an elected office in the past, nor had Sikes-Kline prior to her current position.

The City of St. Augustine Commission seats are non-partisan, so, whether you are registered as a Democrat or a Republican, so long as you are registered to vote within the City — you will be able to vote for the candidate of your choice in this race.

Important dates to remember, registration for the Primary Election closes on July 26, 2010.

Early voting begins on August 9, 2010 and ends on August 21, 2010. Times for early voting are between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Primary Election Day is August 24, 2010 and the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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