Politics & Government
Qualifying Starts Monday For Canton Mayor, City Council Races
Candidates can qualify Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at Canton City Hall.
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Starting Monday, Canton residents who want to formally declare their intentions to seek public office can qualify for four seats up for re-election.
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Qualifying for the 2015 municipal election will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Canton City Hall.
Seats up for re-election include the office of mayor, held by Gene Hobgood; City Council seats Ward I, held by Hooky Huffman; Ward II, held by Jack Goodwin; and Ward III, held by Farris Yawn.
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The fee to qualify is $300 for the office of mayor and $240 for the City Council seats. The city’s election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
City Hall is located at 151 Elizabeth Street. For more information, contact Canton City Clerk Susan C. Stanton at 770-704-1507 or susans@canton-georgia.com.
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