The Norman Transcript

January 12, 2009

NEW: Four file so far for council race; filing open through Wednesday

M. Scott Carter

Four people have filed as candidates for the Norman City Council, officials with the Cleveland County Election Board said.

The filing period opened Monday at 8 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

As of 11:45 Monday, Alan Atkins, 56, has filed for the council's Ward 1 seat while Hal Ezzell, 39, filed for re-election in Ward 3.

Incumbent council member Rachel Butler, 58, filed for re-election in Ward 5 while Doug Cubberly, 56, filed for re-election in Ward 7.

A primary election for the council is scheduled for March 3. The general election will be held May 12.