Deadline nears for county positions

The deadline to file declarations for Jefferson County offices in the upcoming election is March 9 at 5 p.m.

The county offices open for the June 2 primary are County Commissioner (District 2), the Clerk of Court, Justice of the Peace, Superintendent of Schools and the Jefferson Valley Conservation Supervisor.

The filing fee for the six-year commission seat that includes the communities of Boulder, Basin, Elk Park, Bernice, Jefferson City, and Clancy is $319.67. The seat is currently held by Cory Kirsch.

The fee for the four-year district clerk of court is $319.67, and the seat is currently held by Dorianne Woods.

The fee for the two-year unexpired Justice of the Peace position currently held by Steve Andersen is $309.67.

The fee for the unexpired superintendent of schools position held by Anika McCauley is $311.67.

There is no fee for the Jefferson Valley Soil Conservation position.