Three West Manatee Fire Rescue District commission seats are up for reelection Nov. 8 but there’s only a contest for one seat.
Current commissioners are Chair Larry Jennis in Seat 1, George Harris in Seat 2, Al Robinson in Seat 3, David Bishop Jr. in Seat 4 and Robert Bennett in Seat 5.
In District 4, incumbent David Bishop Jr. faces a challenge Nov. 8 on the districtwide ballot from Roger Morrow.
Harris is not on the ballot in District 2, and the uncontested seat will automatically go to Derrick Warner.
In District 3, Robinson did not seek reelection and William “Billy” Burke will be automatically elected.
Neither Bishop nor Morrow responded to requests for an interview from The Islander.
The commissioners serve four-year terms and work with WMFR administrators to create policy, a budget and manage the district.
The district includes all of Anna Maria Island, Cortez and areas of the west side of unincorporated Manatee County.
The deadline to request a vote by mail ballot is 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, with polling 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Open house at WMFR
WMFR will host an open house 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Station 1, 407 67th St. W., Bradenton.
The event will include station tours, a chance to meet firefighters and check out their equipment up close, children’s activities, DJ music and hot dogs, pizza and beverages for lunch.
For more information, call WMFR at 941- 761-1555.
— Robert Anderson