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Prospective candidate asks to be placed on ballot; resident raises boundary and squatting concerns
Summary
During public comment Feb. 3, Eric Mercer said he missed the filing deadline for mayor and asked permission to be placed on the ballot for city council; David Withrow raised a boundary dispute and concerns about people squatting in dilapidated cars near his father’s property.
During the public-comment portion of the Feb. 3 Ronceverte City Council meeting, two residents raised local concerns.
Eric Mercer said he intended to run for mayor but missed the municipal filing deadline and asked the council for permission to be placed on the ballot for a city council seat. The minutes record his request but do not show a council response or formal action on the request.
David Withrow raised a continuing boundary dispute involving his father’s property and complained about people squatting in dilapidated cars near his home. The minutes note Withrow reiterated a complaint he has raised previously; no formal action or resolution is recorded in the minutes.
The public-comment segment concluded with the council moving on to Old Business. No votes or staff directions on either public comment are recorded in the meeting minutes.
