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.