Meis, Eldridge square off in Havre City Council Election

Ballots are being mailed out today in the only contested Havre City Council election in this part of Montana, in Havre's Ward 4.

In that nonpartisan race, Derek Eldridge is challenging incumbent Erik Meis in his bid to retain the seat.

Meis was appointed to City Council in December of last year, taking the seat after Andrew Brekke resigned after moving out of Ward 4.

In September, the City Council passed a resolution canceling the Nov. 5 general election this year for the incumbent candidates who are running unopposed for re-election. Ward 4 was the only contested election.

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