The last horn has blown for those seeking election to public offices in Amador County.

With deadlines extended in six different races, expectations at the county elections office were that additional candidates would file. Only one took advantage of the extra time. As things now stand, there are contests to look forward to in 10 of the 17 races. The rest will be filled by unopposed applicants or through future appointments.

The Amador City City Council has four seats on the ballot for November, but only two candidates: incumbent Aaron Brusatori and two-year candidate Michael Vasquez. Two four-year seats will require appointments at a later date. Janet Spencer will be unopposed for treasurer.

The Plymouth City Council's upcoming election should answer the burning question of where Plymouth voters stand on the controversial casino proposed on 228 acres in and contiguous to the city. Incumbents Pat Shackleton, Greg Baldwin and Mayor Jon Colburn are running for re-election. Running to unseat the incumbents are Maria Nunez, Darlene Estey and Gary Colburn. Estey and Gary Colburn are former council members who were recalled in 2004. Plymouth City Clerk Gloria Stoddard and City Treasurer Suzon Hatley will have no opposition.

The Ione City Council has two seats on the ballot and three candidates vying to fill them. Incumbents Jerry Sherman and Mayor Andrea Bonham will be competing against David Plank, currently chairing the Ione Planning Commission. Ione City Clerk Janice Traverso will be running unopposed. Sharon Long and Nancy Baldi will be competing for the post of Ione city treasurer.

The city of Sutter Creek has three candidates for three seats. Incumbents Tim Murphy and Mayor Gary Wooten will be joined on the ballot by local bed and breakfast owner Sandy Anderson. Incumbent council member Brent Parsons did not file for re-election, choosing rather to campaign for a seat on the Amador Water Agency Board of Directors.

With Jackson Mayor Rosalie Pryor Escamilla calling it quits, the city will have at least one new council member. The six candidates for three seats include incumbents Wayne Garibaldi and Al Nunes, former council members Marilyn Lewis and Keith Sweet, Jackson Planning Commissioner Dave Butow and Jackson resident Judy Jebian. No one filed for the position of city clerk.

The Amador Water Agency could see a major change in its lineup of directors. Four of the five directors' seats are on the ballot, all contested. District 1 incumbent Madonna Wiebold will be challenged by Bill Condrashoff. District 2 incumbent John Swift will be up against former Ione Mayor Gary Thomas. District 4 incumbent Dave Thomas has chosen not to run, so this race will be between Joseph Bonini and Don Cooper. District 5 incumbent Paul Scott has two challengers, Parsons and upcountry activist Debbie Dunn.

The Amador County Unified School District has four candidates for three trustee positions. Incumbents Mary Walser and P.J. Karnaze will face opposition from Wally Upper and Janelle Redkey.

The Volcano Community Services District Board of Directors will have four candidates on the ballot: Nancy Bailey, Jane Norcross, Terry Grillo and Richard Gorremans.