First District Anderson County Commissioner, Les McGhee filed for re-election to his post, last week, and is so far the only candidate to express an interest in the race, which will be decided this November. It will be the third term for the Kincaid Republican, should he win re-election. McGhee won his first term in 2014 to represent the First District, which includes the Southern and Eastern Townships of the County. June 1st is the deadline to file for the Seat.
This years election takes place amid pressure on County Commissioners to lower tax levies in order to avoid large tax increases for those homeowners. Property valuations recently received by County property owners, showed a median increase of 26%, according to Anderson County Appraiser, Adam Wilson. The local mid-term election will also include the Garnett City Commission seat presently held by longtime Commissioner Greg Gwin. He has not yet announced his plans to seek another term.
