Eight candidates file for three seats on BG school board

Election sign outside Wood County District Public Library in 2019.

Eight people have filed to fill three open seats on the Bowling Green Board of Education. The election is Nov. 5.

Following are the candidates:

  • Jill Carr, 832 Hamilton Court.
  • Grant Chamberlain, 13385 Dirlam Road.
  • Tracy Hovest, 988 Reeves Court.
  • Ryan Myers, 1538 Muirfield Drive.
  • Brian L. Smith, 16890 Mercer Road.
  • Ginny Stewart, 1249 Brownwood Drive.
  • Richard K. Strow, 9605 Weston Road.
  • Peggy A. Thompson, 559 Sand Ridge Road.

Voters of the school district will also be deciding an income tax and bond issue to build a new elementary school. The ballot issue is a 0.25 percent income tax, and 1.6-mill $20 million, 30-year bond.