Friday, August 29, 2003

Candidates file

Five candidates have filed to run to fill the unexpired term of former Fulton County Commission Chairman Mike Kenn who resigned August 1. The candidates are:

Mitzi L. Bickers

William G. Costa

Milton C. Farris

Karen C. Handel

Karen Elaine Webster

Qualifying began Monday and ended Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The five candidates filed a notice of candidacy, an affidavit, and paid a qualifying fee of $838.35 in the Fulton County Elections Office.

The countywide, nonpartisan special election to fill the office of Commission District 1 is November 4. The term ends December 31, 2006.

If a run-off election is necessary, it will be held November 25, 2003.

Fulton County citizens who are not registered to vote must do so by October 6to be eligible to vote in this election.

For more information, call 404-730-7020.