A fourth candidate has thrown his name into the hopper to succeed term limited Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert. However, unlike the other contenders, Ed Holt hopes his status as the “insider” candidate gives him the inside track on the job.
“I worked as one of the accountants in the County Clerk’s office. My experience there is pretty much what motivated and inspired me to run for this office,” said Holt.
The 51-year-old Appling Middle School English teacher’s tenure at the office began in 2023. Seeking a break from his teaching career, the Navy veteran took a flier on an open spot at the clerk’s office. For a year, he learned on the job as the office descended from one controversy to the other…