Three candidates seek two seats on the Archdale-Trinity Tax Advisory Council. The election will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Archdale-Trinity Middle School in conjunction with the school’s Cultural Arts Night.

The six-member Council oversees the $2 million supplemental school tax budget. A term is for three years.

The terms of Charles Eurillo and Chuck Grubb will expire. Eurillo seeks re-election. Other candidates include Phillip Chadwell and Ned Briley.

Other Council members include John Cable, chairman; Jeremy Godwin, vice chairman; Dan Warren; and Kevin Wright.

Nominations will be accepted from the floor. Candidates and voters must be at least 18 years old and reside in the Archdale-Trinity tax district.

Voting is by ballot. Voters will be asked to affirm that they live in the Archdale-Trinity attendance area.

The election is coordinated by a consortium of PTAs.

“This election allows parents to be more involved and aware of the tax council and what they are doing,” said Meg Stanley, chairman of the consortium.

Voting for the Archdale-Trinity Tax Advisory Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. Election results will be announced following a brief band and chorus concert. The NEWS serves as the public representative in the vote counting.

The NEWS asked each candidate to provide biographical information and a 50-word statement.

Supplemental School Tax Budget, 2009-10

Supplements ........ $700,544

Athletic expense .... $25,832

Audit expense ........... $2,500

Salaries ............... $261,454

Per-pupil ............... $982,680

(Based on 5,138 students)

Archdale Elem (408) ... $77,520

Braxton Craven (430) ... $81,700

Hopewell Elem (654) .. $124,925

Lawrence Elem (528) ... $100,795

Trindale Elem (354) ... $67,260

Trinity Elem (508) ... $96,520

ATMS (770) ... $146,870

THS (874) ... 169,575

WHS (612) ... $117,515

TOTAL ... $1,973,000