Woman's write-in effort falls short
MATT BALDWIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 7 months AGO
Matt Baldwin is regional editor for Hagadone Media Montana. He is a graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism. He can be reached at 406-758-4447 or [email protected]. | May 4, 2015 8:15 PM
Joan Vetter Ehrenberg’s late effort to earn a spot on the Whitefish School Board was over before it began.
Vetter Ehrenberg announced via email at 12:45 a.m. Sunday — two days before ballots were due — that she was entering the election as a write-in candidate.
However, write-in votes for Vetter Ehrenberg won’t be counted, Whitefish School District business director Danelle Reisch said Monday morning.
According to Reisch, Vetter Ehrenberg needed to file a declaration of intent as a write-in by April 9 because there already is a full slate of candidates on the ballot.
Write-in votes without a declaration of intent would only be counted if no one had filed for the positions, Reisch explained.
Three candidates are on the ballot for two three-year Whitefish trustee terms: board chairwoman Pat Jarvi, Marguerite Kaminski and Bob Auerbach.
Ballots are due to be returned by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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