The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports one person submitted their nomination papers Friday. Deputy Auditor Sheri Karns says Anita Councilman Mark Harris filed to run for a Vacancy position on the Anita City Council. The Council vacancy position became available following the death of Mayor Tom Harris. Councilman John Knutson served as Mayor Pro-Tem, and was appointed in March to serve until the November elections.

As of Friday, the following candidates have filed to run for City offices in Cass County:

Mayor of Atlantic:

Current Councilpersons Pat McCurdy, Grace Garrett and Kathy Somers.

Atlantic City Council, 5th Ward:

Dick Casady (Incumbent)

Mayor of Anita (to fill a vacancy):

John Knutson.

Anita City Council (To fill a Vacancy)

Mark Harris

City of Atlantic Parks and Recreation Board:

Shirley Jensen.

Nomination papers may be filed with the Cass County Auditors Office until 5-p.m., Sept. 16th.