Filing period for local election candidates opens January 15

The application filing period for candidates in the May 3 local elections opens January 15 and will close at 5 p.m., February 14, according to the Texas Secretary of State. 

Elections will be held for Georgetown City Council Districts 3, 4 and 7. 

District 4 incumbent Ron Garland told the Sun he intends to run again for his position representing part of Sun City. District 7 incumbent Ben S…