Filing for a place on the ballot in the Nov. 8 election ended this week. In the city of Sunset Valley, voters will elect a mayor and three council members as well as vote on whether to implement a
new sales tax increase. Look for an Election Guide in the October edition of
Community Impact Newspaper.
On applications filed with the city, candidates specified information including their occupations as well as the length of their continuous residence in the territory of Sunset Valley. Asterisks indicate incumbent candidates.
Mayor
Two candidates have filed for the mayor’s seat, including incumbent Rose Cardona.
Rose Cardona*
Occupation: attorney
Years in Sunset Valley: 8
Ariel Cloud
Occupation: retired public school district administrator
Years in Sunset Valley: 9
Two-year council term
Four candidates have filed for the two open council member positions with two-year terms. The top two vote-getters will take those seats, City Administrator Clay Collins said.
Mickie Powers*
Occupation: retired educator
Years in Sunset Valley: 38
Walter Jenkins*
Occupation: real estate appraiser
Years in Sunset Valley: 14
Myrna Zapata
Occupation: retired
Years in Sunset Valley: 4
James Tessman
Occupation: small-business owner
Years in Sunset Valley: 1
One-year council term
Sunset Valley will also hold a special election on the same date for the seat held by Council Member Jeff Burdett, who resigned in July. The new council member will complete the remainder of Burdett’s term, which will be one year.
Ketan Kharod
Occupation: attorney
Years in Sunset Valley: 7
Donny Hurwitz
Occupation: college professor and financial adviser
Years in Sunset Valley: 39
Charles Goyette
Occupation: teacher
Years in Sunset Valley: 13
For election and voting information visit www.sunsetvalley.org.
