BEDFORD — Members of the North Lawrence Water Authority (NLWA) will head to the polls later this month to select leadership for three key districts. The authority’s Annual Meeting and Board of Directors election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, at the NLWA Maintenance Building located at 116 Bailey Scales Road.
The election comes at a vital time for the utility as it continues to manage infrastructure and water quality for rural Lawrence County residents.
Candidates and Districts on the Ballot
Voters will decide on representation for Districts 4, 5, and 6. Each district encompasses several distinct neighborhoods and rural communities:
- District 4: Serving Logan Bottoms, Mt. Pleasant, McFadden Ridge, and Peerless. The candidates are Derek Kern and Mark Allen.
- District 5: Serving the Guthrie, Chapel Hill, Coveyville, and State Road 446 areas. The candidates are Laura Eads and Greg Eads.
- District 6: Serving Patton Hill, Avoca, East Oolitic, Breckenridge, and the Broomsage Road area. The candidates are Jim Henderson and Sam Oliver.
How the Election Works
Unlike general municipal elections, water authority elections are governed by specific utility bylaws. Typically, only property owners or residents who receive water service from the authority within the specific districts are eligible to cast a ballot.
Voting and Meeting Schedule
The NLWA has established an 11-hour voting window to accommodate working schedules.
| Event | Time | Location |
| Voting Polls Open | 6:00 a.m. | 116 Bailey Scales Road, Bedford |
| Voting Polls Close | 5:00 p.m. | 116 Bailey Scales Road, Bedford |
| Annual Meeting | Following Vote Count | 116 Bailey Scales Road, Bedford |
The Annual Meeting will commence shortly after the polls close at 5:00 p.m. During this time, election officials will tally the ballots. Once the votes are counted, the winners will be announced, and the new directors will be officially selected to begin their terms.
Authority members are encouraged to attend the meeting to hear updates on utility operations, maintenance projects, and the financial health of the organization.
For more information regarding voter eligibility or specific district boundaries, residents can contact the North Lawrence Water Authority office.
