Democrats cancel special meeting due to low turnout

A special meeting to appoint a new Ellis County treasurer Friday evening was canceled due to lack of a quorum.

Ellis County Democrats, by state statute, must appoint a replacement following the resignation of incumbent treasurer Ann Pfeifer.

The meeting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. April 3 at 900 Main.

At least six of Ellis County's 17 precinct committee men and women are needed to have a quorum, said Henry Schwaller IV, Ellis County Democratic party chairman. Only three people were present Friday.

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