Filing for races in some nine governmental non-partisan races this fall continues, but here in Albany and Clinton County, “at a snails pace” through this past Saturday, July 28–some 16 days prior to the August 14 filing deadline.

Only one candidate had filed within the past week, that being incumbent City Council member Steve Lawson.

As of early this week, only four total candidates–all incumbents–had filed for races that will appear on the November ballot.

There are two school board candidates, one each in districts two and three and two city council candidates. All six city council seats will be up for election in the fall.

Through July 28, no one had filed for school board member in the 4th District, which is made up of the North, East and West Albany precincts.

In other election news unrelated to candidates filing for office, Gilbert “Gib” Beaty was appointed to the Clinton County Board of Elections. Beaty was notified by Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes of the appointment, which was made by the State Board of Elections.

Beaty’s term began last Tuesday, July 24 and will run through June 30, 2016.

Beaty, a Democrat, joins Republicans Eric Dicken, County Clerk Jim Elmore and Sheriff Rick Riddle on the commission. The latter two serve by state statute due to their elected county positions.