Sunday, January 26, 2025

Bates County MU Extension Council Election will be held through January 29

Butler, Mo. – New members of the Bates County University of Missouri Extension Council will be elected from January 21 to January 29 from candidates nominated by county citizens.

The County MU Extension Council is the governing body for university extension activities in Bates County. Council members work throughout the year with University of Missouri Extension staff to determine the county’s need for educational programming and then help plan activities to meet these needs.

“Any Bates County resident, 18 years of age or older, interested in education and the progress of our county should vote for the nominees of their choice,” said Mikayla Neil, MU Extension & Engagement Specialist. “The resources of the Universities are available to us. It is our responsibility to put these resources into effective use.”

The nominees for the one (1) council position are:

Brytni Spencer

You must live within Bates County to vote. Voting will be available at the Bates County University of Missouri Extension Center (1 N Delaware, Butler MO). You may also vote online at https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/bates/county-council/county-council-election starting on January 21 at 12:00 a.m.

Any eligible voter who would prefer to vote by mail you may contact the Bates County University of Missouri Extension Center, 660-679-4167, and request an early ballot. When completed, the ballots should be returned by mail to Bates County Extension Office, 1 N Delaware, Butler MO 64730, and be postmarked no later than January 29, 2025. For information about the local election process, contact the Extension Center at 660-679-4167.

University of Missouri Extension improves people’s lives with educational programs and access to university resources and experts to enhance economic viability; build strong individuals, families and communities; and create and sustain healthy environments. In Cedar County, extension programs address high-priority areas such as agriculture, nutrition and health, parenting and youth development, family life, consumer education, business and workforce, community development and continuing education.

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