Republican Ballot
Mayor — City of El Dorado
Name: Christopher Lutman Age: 47
Occupation: Community relations police sergeant, El Dorado Police Department
Why run? “I chose to run for this position because for 10 years as a police officer, I have seen all parts of this city. I have heard and seen the concerns from many people from different wards. In many cases, their concerns have been overlooked.”
Key issues: A lack of consistency in city government and services.
Name: Frank R. Hash Age: 73 Occupation: Mayor, city of El Dorado
Why run? “There are many major exciting and game changing developments on the horizon for El Dorado and I would welcome the opportunity to help bring them to fruition.”
Key issues: Ensuring the city has the revenue available to provide the essential functions of fire protection, police and safety services, sanitation, water, sewer, streets and recreation facilities.
Name: Bill Luther Age: 64 Occupation: Recently retired from Entergy as the customer service manager for El Dorado area
Why run? “I announced my candidacy for mayor because I believe my unique blend of public and private sector experience will serve the citizens of El Dorado well.”
Key issues: Creating new jobs; keep existing businesses growing; repairing streets and fixing potholes; providing a high level of public services; picking up litter and cleaning up our city; and providing the basic essential services of police and fire protection.
Union County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace, District 10
Name: Bret Garrett Age: 59 Occupation: Retired, former engineer at Lion Oil
Why run? “I enjoy serving the public and working to better our community.” Key issues: Integrity, good stewardship, financial accountability, and economic development.
Name: Donald Brock Age: 68
Occupation: Retired, formerly in the oil and gas industry
Why run? “I thought it was time maybe that I could give a little back [to Union County].” Key issues:
Transparency, economic development, efficient and effective spending and improving conditions in Union County.