ALACHUA, FL (352today.com) – The City of Alachua will hold an election on Tuesday, April 9 for City Commission seat 5.
The election pits incumbent Jennifer Blalock against challenger Eric L. Ford in the only race appearing on the municipal election ballot.
Blalock was elected to the position in 2021. Following a runoff election, she beat opponent Malcolm Dixon with 58% of the vote.
Seat 4 is also up for re-election. However, no one opposed incumbent Shirley Green Brown. So, the race was omitted from the ballot.
Polls for the municipal election will be open Tuesday, April 9, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the following locations in Alachua:
- Legacy Park Multipurpose Center – 15400 Peggy Rd.
- Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center – 15818 NW 140th St.
- Turkey Creek Golf & Country Club – 11400 Turkey Creek Blvd.
Whoever wins will serve a three-year term.