Two Candidates Face Off in Alachua Election

ALACHUA – The field of candidates is set for the City of Alachua’s City Commission election. The City of Alachua’s qualifying period for the scheduled April 9, 2024 election ended at noon on Feb. 27, 2024.

Both incumbents, Shirley Green Brown, Seat 4 and Jennifer Blalock, Seat 5 filed for reelection, but only one candidate drew an opponent.  

Brown is unopposed and will automatically be returned to Seat 4 to serve another three-year term. Blalock will face off against challenger Eric L. Ford for Seat 5.

The election will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024, to fill Seat 5 on for a three-year term ending in April 2027. Seat 4 will not appear on the ballot as Brown was the only qualifier for Seat 4.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, the Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center and the Clubhouse at Turkey Creek.

Candidate documents are available for review in the Deputy City Clerk’s office at Alachua City Hall.

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