Nathan Straus
Jacksonville Progress
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville native Rock Spraggins joined Blaine Verhelle and Sergio Hernandez on the ballot for the Jacksonville Independent School District Board of Trustees Thursday — the three are vying for the seat currently occupied by Pat McCown, who is not seeking re-election.
“I have two kids involved in the district,” Spraggins said. “I am a graduate of the system, and I feel privileged to have had some of the great legends of teachers in the past.”
Spraggins said such teachers made a great impact on him and said he would hope the teachers of today are doing the same great things in children’s lives.
He also said he hopes to be a balance between the district needs and the taxpayers.
“I want to be a conservative voice for taxpayers and have the district meet its needs for infrastructure,” Spraggins said.
Spraggins, a board certified safety professional for Texas Mutual and a cattle ranch owner, said he was born and raised in Jacksonville. He is married to Sheri Spraggins.
Incumbent Jim Tarrant’s board position remains unchallenged.
Candidates for Jacksonville City Hall elections are also unopposed. Incumbents Rob Beall (District 4) and Jeff Smith (District 2) have filed for re-election for their respective positions.
Election Day for both elections will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 8 at the Jacksonville Public Library.
Early voting for both is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 through May 4, Monday through Friday.
Early voting for city elections also will feature two 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. voting days on April 28 and 29.
Filing for each election closed March 8.
The last day to register to vote in the May 8 elections is April 8.
City early voting will take place at Jacksonville City Hall, and school early voting will be at the Senior Citizen Center.
