This year, the Town of Ekalaka has the following positions up for election: mayor, four-year term, currently held by Steve DeFord; council member, two-year term, currently held by Clayton Stieg; council member, four-year term, currently held by Phil Cook; council member, four-year term, currently held by Ella Voise.

Several of these officials have indicated that they may not file for another term.

As of May 23, 2017, those who have filed for these positions are Pat Strickland for Mayor and Jim MacKay for a council position.

Anyone interested in filing needs to do so before 5:00 pm on Mon...