Many open seats on local elected boards; recent change to state law could impact filing options

With the filing deadline for Lewis and Clark County Boards approaching, a new law may come into play for Lincoln’s elected boards.

All five elected boards in Lincoln will have positions up for election on May 5, 2020.

The Lincoln Fire District is electing two trustees to three-year terms. The positions currently held by Richard Birkholz and Gary Weisner are up for election.

The Lincoln Hospi...