Beth Martin may be changing desks at the property assessor’s office as she came one step closer to taking her boss’ job Tuesday by winning the Democratic nomination.Martin, in her first run for political office, took the Democratic nomination over a field of 10 other hopefuls Tuesday night in what was the largest field to seek any office in local history. Martin won the Democratic nomination by gaining 1,439 votes, or 34.1 percent of the total vote. Finishing second was Randy England with 932 votes or 22.1 percent.They were both first and second in spending on their campaigns, with Martin spending about $3,000 more than England did.
Martin wins property assessor primary