Montgomery County ballots have been announced for the April 4 election with one of the school districts seeking bond issues for building improvements.

The Wellsville-Middletown R-1 School District will ask patrons to approve a $1.9 million bond issue to fund various districtwide improvements, including new exterior metal siding, roof replacement and new gutters for the elementary school; removal of asbestos flooring at the high school; replacement of kitchen equipment; and renovation of school entryways to enhance safety and security.

If approved, the W-M debt service levy would remain at $0.4800 per $100 of assessed property valuation.

“The need to provide competitive salary and benefits to our staff, the extra expenses as a result of an inflationary economy and other costs to educate kids are challenges for every school district,” W-M Superintendent Dr. Erin Oligschlaeger said in a statement. “By completing large building needs with a bond issue, the school district protects operating funds for teacher and student needs.”

The Montgomery County R-II School District has a board race this election, with four candidates vying for three 3-year terms. They are Karl Finke, Karl Queathem, Maria Stille and Daniel Dothage. Currently, Stille is the president, Finke is the vice president and Queathem is the secretary.

The W-M School District also has a board election, with Paula Adams, Clinetta Weinrich and Stacey Sewell competing for three 3-year terms. Currently, Sewell is the vice-president, while Adams and Weinrich are members.

Among city races, voters in Montgomery City will see aldermanic contests. Dan Cole is a full term representing Ward I, while Tom Nichols will attempt a full term for Ward II.

In the city of Jonesburg, voters will have Cindy Duncan on the ballot, seeking a full term for Ward I, while Keith Farrar will attempt a full term for Ward II.

Middletown voters will elect a mayor, with Gary Moore and Aaron Winter on the ballot. Roy Butts and Marvina Perkins will pursue terms as candidates for alderman-at-large.

The city of High Hill’s ballot will be highlighted by Tom Stine competing for mayor and Timothy King as the lone announced candidate for alderman in Ward I.

Brad Kent and Beth Nelson are seeking to become the next mayor of New Florence. Andrew Johnson is vying for Ward I Alderman and Debra Thompson is announced as a candidate for Ward II.

In the city of Wellsville, Howard Steele and Sally Naysmith are contesting for mayor. Jesse Maylee is seeking a term as Alderman Ward 1 and Jock Bryson and Elizabeth Baig have filed for Alderman Ward 2.

The following have filed for two positions on the Middletown Community Fire Protection District board: Aaron Winter, Jarrod Howard, Marvin Perkins, Michael Fidler, Neil Gilbert and Georgia Scarbrough. The following have filed for two seats on the Wellsville Fire Protection District board: Ricky Blaue, Richard Ham, Jeff Moore and Brent Sheets.

The ballots were recently announced by Montgomery County County Clerk Kathy Hancock. She said her office will spend the weeks ahead preparing for this election. Absentee voting begins Feb. 21 and March 8 is the last day residents may register to vote in the spring election.

“We won’t be cutting back,” Hancock said, referring to voting locations. “All of our precincts will be open.”

High Hill voters will continue to cast ballots in Jonesburg for this election.

Theo Tate contributed to this story.