About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age, and must meet the requirements of a qualified voter of said city, as prescribed by state law, must have been a bona fide resident of the City of Lovejoy for at least 1 year next preceding the election in which he offers as a candidate, and shall continue to reside therein during this period of service. Must not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, unless such person has received a full pardon and has all rights of citizenship restored.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee: 3% of gross salary from the prior year; petition signature requirement of 1 percent of the total number of registered voters eligible to vote in the last election for the specific office if unable to pay filing fee.
- Filing period
- August 16, 2027 - August 20, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Municipal Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 2296 Talmadge Rd, P.O. Box 220 Hampton, GA 30228
- Filing phone
- 770-471-2304
- Step 3
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