Charles Fuqua, the chairman of the Independence County Republican Party, has released to White River Now the filing fees for candidates for local offices in the May 22 primary:
County Judge: $600
Sheriff: $500
County Assessor: $400
County Treasurer: $400
Circuit Clerk: $400
County Clerk: $400
Justice of the Peace (Quorum Court): $75
Constable: $50
County Committee Member: $25
Surveyor: $10
County Coroner: $10
The chairman of the Independence County Democratic Party said recently the party does not charge candidates to run for office.
Get up-to-date local and regional news along with the latest weather every weekday morning by listening to Gary B. and Ozark Newsline on Arkansas 103.3, 93 KZLE, and other W.R.D. Entertainment radio stations. If you have a news tip or event to promote, email White River Now at news@whiterivernow.com.