30 years ago – March 2, 1990
There may not be an election in Black Hawk this year, even though all six seats on the Board of Aldermen, as well as the Mayor’s job, are up for grabs. As Monday’s deadline approaches for submitting nominating petitions, only three have been turned in. In fact, just enough people have requested petitions to fill all seven seats, according to City Clerk Mona Dawkins. If there’s no contest, there’s no need to go to the expense of holding an election. So instead of elected officials, Black Hawk may well end up with volunteer officials. Unless last-minute entries are made in the race, Black Hawk, citizens can expect to have as their representatives Mayor Bill Lorenz, along with Aldermen Bill Lovingier, Herb Bowles, David Spellman, Joanne Lah, Kathryn Eccker, and Jean Bernier. That is, if all seven turn in their petitions. As of Thursday morning, only Lorenz, Lovingier and Bowles had officially entered the race. If there is less than a full slate of candidates, one or two seats can be filled by appointment. At least four candidates must seek election, however, in order to constitute a majority to make appointments. Black Hawk in recent years has gone through a substantial number of citizens on its Board of Aldermen, as numerous resignations beset the board. To run for a council seat, a person must be a Black Hawk resident and must submit a petition signed by 10 registered voters who live in Black Hawk. Petitions may be picked up and returned to City Hall on March 5.
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