Both a political newcomer and a current planning commissioner will soon vie for the Post 2 spot on the Oakwood city council, which was recently vacated by longtime councilman Ron McFarland. The special election is to finish out McFarland’s term, which will be from Nov. 9 to 2017. Early voting begins Monday to determine whether Pat Jones or Charles James — both longtime Oakwood residents — will take the open city council seat.