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It’s Runoff Election Day In Century For Council Seat
November 9, 2010
It’s runoff election day in Century, with just one council seat on the ballot.
Incumbent Henry Hawkins is facing political newcomer Jacke Johnston for Century Town Council Seat 3.
NorthEscambia.com will have election results posted tonight.
Here’s what you need to know to vote in today’s Primary Election in Century:
- Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The only precinct is located at the Century Town Hall. Only registered voters that reside within the town limits of Century are eligible to vote.
- You must present photo and signature identification. Acceptable forms of identification are: Florida Driver’s License, Florida ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, U.S. Passport, Debit/Credit Card, Military ID, Student ID, Retirement Center ID, Neighborhood Association ID, and Public Assistance ID. If you fail to present proper identification at the polls, you must vote a provisional ballot.
- You are not required to present your voter identification card in order to vote.
- To vote on a paper ballot, completely darken the oval to the left of the your choice.
- There is at least one touchscreen machine available. While primarily intended for persons will disabilities, any voter may choose to vote on the touchscreen. It has an audio ballot feature.
- You may vote if you are still in line at 7:00 p.m.
- You have the right to ask for assistance in voting.
- You can receive up to two replacement ballots if you make a mistake.
- If your registration or identity is questions, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot.
- You have the right to written instructions on how to vote, and, upon request, oral instructions by elections officers or any other person.
Pictured top: A voter exits Century Town Hall during last month’s general election. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
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16 Responses to “It’s Runoff Election Day In Century For Council Seat”
NO votes on grant money with no strings attchaed and no pay back required….. HHHMMM Don’t think there is a good reason. Everyone is entilted to their opinion and vote. Maybe their opinion and vote isn’t for the best though. Just my thought.
Wonder if their were anyone who paid money for residents votes? Henry has his good points, don’t understand why everyone is putting him down. Maybe there is a reason for a “NO” Vote.
“The important thing is not who funds a campaign”? Seriously? You are kidding ,right?
Step up and VOTE! It’s your right and your privilege.
Show your candidate your support.
The important thing is not who funds a campaign but the fact the people or businesses are interested enough to get involved period. So many belly ache but don’t do anything to try to make the community better by giving back to it or being active in it. Council meetings should be full of business people and residents alike .. Speak out.. Be informed and work to make our town a better place.
Don’t know anything about puppet strings.
Mr. Hawkins’ campaign was funded by just one contributor, pharmacist Julie Booth Moran. To see Hawkins’ contributions and expenditures, click here.
Mrs. Johnston’s campaign was self- and family-funded. To see Johnston’s contributions and expenditures, click here.
(The links go to their reports at the Supervisor of Elections Office.)
If anyone knows EITHER of these people…they BOTH are anything but puppets. They are both intelligent, educated people in their own right and need no one to tell them what to do.
The Forum last Thursday night at the Century Ag building was very informative and showed that both candidates are very bright, outspoken and can think on their feet.
I wish we knew who paid for their campaigns. That way we know if anyone might be pulling puppet strings.
AGAIN, one councilperson’s vote Is Not a deal breaker! Far too much emphasis on one person… Kind of funny I think !
ANYWAY, the Important thing is to VOTE! If you vote, you earn the right to complain and go to council meetings-let the councilmembers hear the needs of the people.
>>I do not know the lady running opposite of him, but she sure has to be better than him
Jacke Johnston is a fine family woman of God. She is a teacher at Byrneville Elementary where she organizes many of the school’s events. I think she serves on the board of directors. She is involved in many Century charities and events. She is chariperson of the Relay for Life and very involved in the library. She would give you the shirt of her back. She is a good woman with Century at heart.
I agree with Citizen, he votes no just because he can, not because he SHOULD. It is horrible to think her would rather have a huge paper ad than a million dollar grant to help the town….. But with Hawkins, “it’s all about me”…… I do not know the lady running opposite of him, but she sure has to be better than him! She has my vote!!!!! Please do not let me down Jackie
Century girl, you are right. The public should look at Hawkins voting record for the town. Here are two perfect examples.
Hawkins Votes Against Spending $600 To Keep $1 Million Grant
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=21358
Councilman Votes Against $900 For $1.1 Million Grant; Votes For $550 Ad
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=15437
Voting against spending $1,500 total to keep a guaranteed $1.1 million makes perfect sense and shows Hawkins dedication to Century and doing what’s right? Who needs $1.1 million in drainage grants? We’ll just get a mop and bucket and invite Hawkins on over to get the water out of our house. But I bet he won’t show up.
It is hard to literally “fight city hall”… He is but one voice and one vote. IF nothing is getting done, as you say … Then maybe you should look at why? Could it be the majority who have the power ARE the ones that are not getting things done?
@Century Girl,
THINKING is exactly what I did when I filled out my ballot! I thought, and then I voted for the only candidate suitable for this job. Jacke Johnston! Hawkins hasn’t accomplished anything except embarrassment and entertainment for the citizens of our town. It’s time for CHANGE!
For those keeping score on when Mr Hawkins is absent… Maybe you show be fair and look at how much the others are absent as well! How many meetings has each councilmember Missed? Or if your going to be there to just “hold” down a chair and see hmmm well how do u want me to vote ? Look around and vote with the majority just to vote -wow so much goes in to that.
Voting no is not necessarily a bad thing. If he voted no… It would be nice for the press to print the reason for the no vote. So many times the council brings something up and then wants to vote right then without having all the info, checking it out and making sure what is “best” for Century and us the people. It is easier to turn a no into a yes than vice-a-versa. Knowing the repercussions of one’s vote and how it affects the town is a good thing. THINK first!
Do you think Henry Hawkins will show up? He sure misses a lot of council meetings or shows up late to vote no.