(Atlantic, Iowa) – Another candidate for the Cass County Board of Supervisors, District 5, has filed nomination papers with the Cass County Auditor’s Office, in advance of the June Primary Election. Republican J Ford Lillard, of Wiota. filed his  papers with the Auditor’s Office today (Friday). Lillard will run against incumbent 5th District Supervisor Bernard Pettinger on the Republican ticket.

Phyllis Stakey, of Massena, is the only Democrat running in the Primary. She is also a candidate for 5th District Supervisor.

The filing period for persons wishing to run for County Offices ends at 5-p.m. TODAY (Friday, March 22nd).

As previously mentioned, the following Republicans have also filed their nomination papers (Name/Office/date filed):

Kathy Somers, of Atlantic – County Auditor (March 4th) – Incumbent

John Westering, of Atlantic – County Sheriff (March 4th)

Bernard Pettinger, of Anita – Supervisor/District 5 (March 6th) – Incumbent

Stephen S. Green, of Atlantic  – Supervisor/District 1 (March 13th) – Incumbent

Steve Baier, of Griswold – Supervisor/District 4 (March 19th) – Incumbent