Dawson County Hospital District

Board of Directors

The Board is comprised of 5 volunteers who serve a 2 year term on the board. Board members are elected to the board by citizens in their county designated precinct. Board members meet once a month to discuss and direct the actions of the entire organization. Many of our board members serve for many years and enjoy the opportunity to direct such an outstanding organization.

Board President
Joe Cope
Precinct 4

Board Vice President
David Sanderson
Precinct 1

Board Secretary
Nicky Chapman
At-Large

Board Member
Lonny Ferguson
Precinct 2

Board Member
Michael Johnson
Precinct 3

Board of Directors Elections

Precinct 2 & Precinct 4 Election Date
Saturday, May 7, 2022

Location of Election Day Polling Place
Forrest Park Community Center
814 South Houston Ave.
Lamesa, TX 79331

First Day to File for Candidacy
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Deadline for Filing for Candidacy
Friday, February 18, 2022

Requirements for Filing for Candidacy

Qualifications Pursuant to Texas Election Code:

Be a United States citizen.
Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment, as applicable.
Have not been determined by a final judgement of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be totally mentally incapacitated; or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.
Have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
Have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the following date.
Be registered to vote in the territory from which the office is elected by the filing deadline.
Satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law for the office.

Qualifications Pursuant to Bylaws of the Board of Directors: