Hawthorne city elections to be held on June 14

Three seats open on Commission

The City of Hawthorne will be holding its annual city elections on June 14.

Polling will take place at City Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to elect commissioners to the three open seats currently held by Harry Carter, William Carlton and Matthew Surrency.

At a city commission meeting Tuesday evening, Carter announced that he will not be seeking reelection this year.

“It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve on this board,” Carter said. His announcement was met with surprise by many of the residents.

Mayor Eleanor Randall responded by expressing her gratitude for Carter’s work with the city. “I myself have really enjoyed working with Commissioner Carter and I want to thank him for his support and respect that he has given me and the rest of the board.”

Commissioner Carlton and Vice Mayor Surrency will be seeking reelection.

The qualifying period for all candidates will begin at noon on Monday, April 18, and end at noon on Wednesday, April 27.