The Independent
MASSILLON One of the more notable developments leading up to the May 4 primary election could be the pending departure of the city treasurer.
Democrat Maude Slagle, who s served as treasurer since 2013, decided not to seek another term for the part-time position. She will leave the job at the conclusion of 2021. I ve decided it s time for me to retire, said Slagle during a phone interview. Nine years is a pretty good run.
Slagle s departure opens the door for incumbent Councilwoman Linda Litman, D-Ward 6, who has filed to run for city treasurer. That decision means Litman will not be seeking another term to her current office.
After a high-turnout, contentious presidential election in November, residents of Stark County s three cities with partisan elections who vote in the May 4 primary election will select their party s nominees for city council seats.
The deadline for candidates to file petitions and for local governments to place issues on the ballot was 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Residents of the Louisville City School District will decide whether to grant the district s request for a property tax increase.
Voters in Plain Township will choose whether they want to pay more in taxes to fund township parks. Voters in adjoining Lake Township will consider whether they want to pay more in property taxes for fire coverage. And residents of Marlboro Township will decide whether to pay more in property taxes to fund their township police force.