MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s 1st Ward will have a new representative in January. Either Republican Michael Miranda or Democrat Amber Thompson will win the seat held by Laura Burns, who announced in December 2024 she would not seek re-election due to ongoing issues from an injury she sustained while ice skating in December 2023. Both Miranda and […]
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Miranda, Thompson survive contested 1st Ward races for Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — A businessman and a community health worker will square off in November to represent the 1st Ward on Mansfield City Council. Republican Michael Miranda and Democrat Amber Thompson both emerged victorious on Tuesday in contested primary races. The winner this fall will replace current 1st Ward Councilwoman Laura Burns, who announced in December she […]
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Mansfield voters will have choices among 4 City Council races in 2025
MANSFIELD — Voters will have ballot choices in May and November in terms of selecting members of Mansfield City Council. The filing deadline for the May 6 primary election was Wednesday at 4 p.m. and it appears no council candidate will walk through the entire 2025 election cycle unchallenged, according to the Richland County Board […]