Candidate Filing for Longview Mayor and City Council

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Contact: Shawn Hara  
903-237-1021 or email
Originally Posted: February 6, 2012
Last Updated: March 5, 2012

Candidate Filing for Longview Mayor and City Council

(Longview, TX)  A General Election for City of Longview City Council Districts 1, 2, and Mayor will be held on Saturday, May 12. Candidates may file an application for a place on the ballot between February 6, and March 5, 2012. The last day for a regular write-in candidate to declare candidacy for the General Election is March 5, 2012. Candidates may file during normal office hours at the City of Longview City Secretary’s office, located at City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St.

As of March 5, 2012, the following candidates have filed to run in the May 12 General Election:

Mayor:
Name:  Jay Dean
Age: 58
Occupation: Business Owner
Mailing Address:  3822 Holly Ridge
Phone: 903-295-2628
Filing Date: February 6, 2012

Name:  Tammy Barnes
Age: 41
Occupation: Customer Service Attendant
Mailing Address: PO Box 4433, Longview, TX 75606 
Phone: 915-317-2045
Filing Date: March 5, 2012

District 1 City Council:
Name: John A. Sims
Age: 77
Occupation: Retired
Mailing Address: 1002 Evergreen
Phone: 903-759-6894
Filing Date: February 9, 2012

Name: Samantha D. Clark
Age: 63
Occupation: Associate Pastor
Mailing Address: 2700 N. Clinton St., Longview, TX 75604
Phone: 903-399-8080
Filing Date: February 29, 2012

Name:  David J. Sparks
Age: 49
Occupation: Construction Contractor - Remodeling
Mailing Address:   708 Tallwood Lane, Longview, TX 75604 
Phone:             903-736-8438
Filing Date: March 1, 2012

District 2 City Council:
Name:Gary L. Smith
Age: 53
Occupation: Retired
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7464, Longview, TX 75607
Phone: 903-424-1310
Filing Date: February 16, 2012

For more information about the City of Longview General Election, please visit LongviewTexas.gov or contact the City Secretary’s Office at 903-237-1080.

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