Kelly wins seat on flood-control board

In a very close vote, Scott Kelly was elected to the board of the Maricopa Flood Control District on Wednesday.

Only 36 ballots were cast. Kelly had 19 votes to Bob Marsh’s 17.

“I was really happy,” Kelly said. “It goes to show how important it is to vote.”

Recently, the law changed for flood control districts, now allowing only those who own property within the district to vote. Before the change, representatives of trusts, businesses or corporations with property in the district could vote.

Kelly replaces Owen Kelly, who was no longer eligible for the seat because of the change. The current board also includes Dan Frank and Brad Hinton.

Scott Kelly expects to be sworn in at the next meeting, which is Monday at 9 a.m. at the Villages Clubhouse. Though he hasn’t thoroughly perused the agenda yet, Kelly said he has an inkling of the ongoing conversation.

“I know they’ve had some things they’ve been going over with the Corps of Engineers,” he said.

Until Monday, MFCD is gathering Requests for Quotes on the removal of tamarisk (salt cedars) from the Santa Rosa Wash.

 

MaricopaFCD.com