December 14, 2025

WILLIAMSBURG — Rick Howard, Williamsburg, has filed for the Franklin County Commission’s second district seat. Howard, a former Ottawa police officer, filed as a Democrat by petition. County Clerk Shari Perry said there was enough signatures and certified his petition. He would face the winner of the Republican primary. So , that pits incumbent Commissioner Ed Taylor and challenger Butch Riddle. The deadline to file for county offices is Friday.
Wednesday, May 30, 3 p.m.

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