2019 City Commission & School Board Candidates
During the general election, on November 5, you have the opportunity to vote on positions that are open for the Emporia City Commission and USD 253 Board of Education. Elected officials exercise both legislative and executive powers to govern the municipality or district they represent. It is important for the voters to research the candidates and know what each stand for and how they will represent the community as a whole.
Please take a moment to view the videos of introduction from the candidates.
Emporia City Commission has six candidates running to fill three open positions.
Emporia City Commission Candidates are:
Joni Austenfeld click here
Susan Brinkman click here
Rob Gilligan
Lisa Hudson-Brittain click here
Becky Jaggard Smith click here
Todd Maddox click here
USD 253 Board of Education has six candidates running to fill four open positions.
USD 253 Candidates are:
Jeremy Dorsey click here
Arthur Gutierrez click here
Mallory Koci click here
Jeff Lutes
Grant Riles click here
Leslie Seeley click here
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