VINEMONT — The Vinemont Town Council certified a majority of its incoming members — all of whom faced no opposition in the upcoming municipal election — at its Tuesday, July 8 meeting.

Current council members Kelley Little and Nina Justice will be returning to their respective positions of Place 1 and Place 2 on the council.

Michael Ashbaugh will be taking the Place 4 position on the council, currently held by Bonnie Goodwin. Goodwin opted for a mayoral run over seeking reelection.

Ashbaugh was previously considered to fill a vacant position on the council during a string of resignations in 2024.

Ashley Strader will be replacing current council member Grady Malone in the Place 5 position.

Malone did not seek reelection.

The final seat — Place 3 — on the council will be decided on Tuesday, Aug. 25, in a race between the incumbent candidate Ross Campbell and challenger Marcus Callingwood.

Goodwin also faces opposition in her mayoral campaign from former councilmember, Shirley Arnett.

In other business the council:

— Appointed municipal election officers as well as their daily pay rate for the Aug. 25 election.

— Approved a quote of $4841 from Parris Fence company to replace backstop nets at the Vinemont Sports Complex.

Patrick Camp may be reached by email at patrick.camp@cullmantimes.com or by phone at 256-734-2131.