Council vacancy to be filled by special election

A special election will be called for May 6 to coincide with the City of Schulenburg’s regular slate of officials whose two-year terms expire this year.

The City Council voted unanimously for that option to address the vacancy created with the passing of Place 3 Alderman Howard Stoner about a month ago.

At a special meeting this past Monday, CityAdministrator Tami Walker said that the Council could …