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Ed Grimes – Photo from Campaign Facebook page
Ed Grimes will become a Montgomery City Council member, representing District 1, after his opponent dropped out of next month’s scheduled runoff.
Grimes had received 49% of the vote in last week’s special election, which was just short of the amount needed to avoid a runoff with second-place finisher Donnie Mims, who got 21%. This morning, Mims announced that he would end his campaign so that Grimes could take the seat.
“…After a lot of prayer and conversation with my family, I believe that it is best for District 1 and for Montgomery as a whole for me to withdraw from this race and to spare the district the time and expense of a runoff election. It will benefit District 1 to have a council representative immediately rather than to wait for a runoff election. I wish Mr. Grimes the best and trust that he will be a positive presence on the Montgomery City Council,” Mims said.
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Richard Bollinger (right of Mayor Steven Reed) held the District 1 seat before his death in March
Seven candidates have qualified to run in the Montgomery City Council District 1 Special Election on Tuesday, July 13. The seven candidates are Tijuanna Adetunji, Carlton Avery, Edwin “Ed” C. Bertarelli, Ed Grimes, Brenda Irby, Josephine Jordan, and Donnie Mims.
The vacant Montgomery City Council District 1 seat was formerly held by the late Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger.
If necessary, a Special Election Runoff will be held on Tuesday, August 24.
The polling locations for the July 13, Special Election include Dalraida Church of Christ, Dozier Elementary School, Eastmont Baptist Church, Eastdale Baptist Church and Arrowhead County Club.