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Five candidates are running for reelection or election to the Florence Town Council. Three council seats are up for grabs.
Florence Town Council Vice-Mayor Michelle Cordes is running for reelection, as is council member Judy Hughes.
Current council member John Anderson announced last month that he would not be running for re-election.
The remaining three candidates are Nicole Buccellato, Jose “Mo” Maldonado and Cassandra Scherm.
The town of Florence holds council elections in the fall of even-numbered years. Other elections may be called on in an as-needed basis.
Primary Election is held on the first Tuesday in August
General Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
The Town Council is a seven-member non-partisan body elected to serve at large, representing all citizens. The mayor and council serve four-year terms and there are no term limits.
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