Garcia unopposed in D1

There were no write-in filings for city councilor District 1 or District 3, city clerk Al Abeita said.

“We did not receive any declarations for write-in candidacy,” he said. “We did not receive any withdrawals of candidacy, either.”

The candidate field for District 3 includes incumbent Yogash Kumar. Angela Chavez and Esco Chavez are also running for that seat. Angela Chavez has never held political office before. Esco Chavez is a former city parks and recreation director. Both Kumar and Esco Chavez are former city mayoral candidates.

Councilor Linda Garcia is unopposed in District 1. The deadline for write-in candidates to file was Jan. 24.

The election is March 14. Gallup councilors earn an annual salary of $15,000.

By Bernie Dotson
Sun Correspondent