BURTON DRAWS CONTESTED RACES FOR MAYOR, COUNCIL

  

The City of Burton will have at least two contested races in the May 3^rd election.

Sitting Position 3 Councilmember Jeff Eckhardt has submitted an application to run for mayor against Karen Buck.  Meanwhile, Chuck Johnson has filed to run for the Position 1 council seat currently held by Nathan Kalkhake.

Eckhardt served on the council from 2016-2020 and rejoined the council by appointment in 2022.

City Secretary Angela Harrington, referencing guidance from the Texas Municipal League, said because Burton’s councilmembers serve two-year terms, Eckhardt will not need to vacate his Position 3 seat unless he wins.  In that case, the city would choose to either hold a special election or appoint a new member. 

Johnson has lived in Burton for nearly four years but says he has been a frequent visitor since 2012, when he lived in Huntsville.  He served in the U.S. Navy and is retired after a 44-year career in the telephone business.

The deadline to file for the May 3^rd election is Friday, February 14^th.