County Republican party is seeking town council replacement

<p>The county’s Republican party is having a caucus later this month to fill an Edinburgh Town Council seat.</p><p>Bill Jones resigned his seat on the town council, and the resignation took effect July 1.</p><p>The caucus to replace him is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 25 at the John R. Drybread Community Center in Edinburgh.</p><p>Anyone who lives in Edinburgh and would like to be considered by the caucus should send a letter post marked by 6:30 p.m. July 22 to 845 Richart Lane, Greenwood, IN 46142.</p><p>The person elected as a result of the caucus will serve the remainder of the term, which ends December 2022.</p><p>Town council members set spending for the town, appoint a town manager and adopt resolutions and ordinances. The job pays $4,998 annually.</p><p>Precinct committeemen in Blue River, 1, 2, 4 and 5 are eligible to vote.</p>