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March 17 Chosen for Special Election to Replace Forrester

Court must approve election date

A special election will be held March 17 to decide who will replace Councilwoman Kristin Forrester.

The long-serving Dumfries Town Councilwoman stepped down from the governing body last night. She will take a new Federal Government job overseas.

The council will appoint someone to fill the Council vacancy. The appointee will hold the position until a special election is held to select the permanent council person.

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