MIRANDA JAMISON

Ray County voters will decide whether to keep the incumbent county treasurer in office when they cast ballots in the Aug. 4 election.

Melissa Holloway is seeking re-election as Ray County treasurer and is unopposed.

Holloway, 54, of Richmond, was born and raised on a Ray County farm and graduated from Stet High School before attending Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg for two years. She worked for 23 years at a local title company before taking office in January 2015.

She and her husband have been together for 36 years and have three children, a daughter-in-law and one grandson.

“I am running for re-election for Ray County treasurer because safeguarding county funds requires integrity, precision and accuracy, all vital qualities which I have proven to possess,” said Holloway. “I am honored the citizens have entrusted me with this responsibility and when reelected, my commitment to the citizens will continue.”

Looking back on her time in office, Holloway pointed…