Deadlines approaching for August 4 Haleyville BOE election

HALEYVILLE - Voters who live in the Haleyville City School district within Winston County will be heading to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4, to decide who will serve in Place 1 on the Haleyville School Board.
The election will be between incumbent Beth McAlpine and Bobby Crook.  Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m in the following locations:  Neighborhood Facilities Building, Haleyville, Haleyville Senior Center, Waldrop Church, Pebble Community Center and the Delmar Fire Department.
Election Manager Christy Harbin noted that the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail will be Tuesday, July 28.  The last day to vote absentee in person will be Friday, July 31.
While a portion of Haleyville lies within Marion County, persons who live in this portion of Haleyville are not able to vote in the school board election.
“In the city elections, you can live in Marion County and  be a part of the city limits and vote,” Harbin explained. “For this (election), if you live in Marion County, you are not qualified to vote.”
Harbin urged people living in the HCS district in Winston County to come to their  respective polling sites August 4 and cast their vote for the candidate of their choice.
“They need to take their  time, learn about the candidates and make their voice heard at the ballot box,” Harbin emphasized. 
“They need to remember that strong schools begin with an involved community,” Harbin further pointed out. “It’s very important to learn your candidates and to make a good choice.”