On Monday the final day to file for the March 1, 2016 primaries, a surprise candidate has filed to run as a Republican for the Precinct 1 County Commissioner. Ryan Peabody the current Emergency Management Coordinator for Orange County is running for the seat. Peabody told KOGT he was encouraged to run by County Judge Brint Carlton and several other persons.
Also filing Monday were local businessman Bobby Manshack. They join Shirley Zimmerman, Johnny Trahan and Gary Hinote as Republican candidates that have filed to be the Precinct 1 County Commissioner. Businessman Brad Childs who lost to David Dubose in the last election for commissioner was expected to run again in 2016, but did not file. Dubose is not seeking re-election in 2016.
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