School Board Recount Will Be Held Next Thursday

Molly Lutz has requested a recount, after only five votes separated her and Sharon H. Van Leer in the Nov. 7 election.

Van Leer received 2,463 votes (8.72 percent) and Lutz received 2,458 votes (8.70 percent).

"The Elections Supervisor of Washington County, Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department, will be conducting the recount, specifically the fourth seat that was open for a four-year term," according to a school district news release.

The recount will start at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Room 4690E of the Washington County Government Center. It is open to the public.