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Also, come meet the new CEO, Blake Allen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary order of business is the election of three members to the Fair\u2019s board of directors. Each seat will have a three-year term. A total of eleven candidates will appear on the ballot, including two incumbents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carol Kenley (Incumbent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>William Fischer (Incumbent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elexie Moore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deana L. Moore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jessica Herbert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Davey L. Griffith III<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chase Eckert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>William G. Stoddard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elda McCraw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rick Taylor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel Lieberman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. 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