Politics & Government
Qualifying in Cumming Underway
Interested candidates will have until Friday afternoon to become a candidate for mayor of Cumming and throw their hat into the ring for one of two city council seats.
Officials with the city have set Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as the qualifying dates for this year’s municipal elections. Interested candidates must be at least 21 years of age, must be a resident of the City of Cumming for one year preceding the date of election, and a qualified voter of the City of Cumming.
The qualifying fee is $360 to run for mayor and $180 to run for a council seat.
The qualifying fee is $360 to run for mayor and $180 to run for a council seat.
Will you be running for city council or mayor? Start your campaign by submitting a blog on Cumming Patch—click here to learn more.
Residents will head to the polls on Nov. 5 to select council members and mayor, which are currently being represented by Quincy Holton, Rupert Sexton and H. Ford Gravitt, respectively.
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