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MARTINS FERRY A challenge for the 4th Ward City Council seat in Martins Ferry is the only contested race in Belmont County’s primary election.
Voters will choose between incumbent Rick Rodgers and challenger Pamela Shrodes, both Democrats.
Rodgers, 70, has been a member of council for the past seven years and now serves as president pro tem. He also has served on the finance, audit, annexation, code administration and safety committees, the public relations committee and is currently the chairman of the street committee.
If re-elected, Rodgers said he plans to continue consulting with the city’s residents to ensure their voices are heard. He said he will serve the city to the best of his ability.