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File #: RES2018-02    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/14/2018 In control: Committee of the Whole Work Session
On agenda: 2/15/2018 Final action: 2/15/2018
Title: Resolution 2018-02 calling for Special Election, Setting Qualifying Dates, Setting a Qualifying Fee for Ward 6 Council seat; also approving a Contract between Cobb County Board of Elections and The City of Smyrna and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract for the Primary Election May 22, 2018.
Sponsors: City Council
Attachments: 1. RES2018-02 Calling for Special Election 2-15-2018 Ward 6 FINAL.pdf, 2. Contract Cobb BOE Smyrna Special Election_May 22.pdf, 3. Advertisement- Call for Smyrna Ward 6.pdf

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Resolution 2018-02 calling for Special Election, Setting Qualifying Dates, Setting a Qualifying Fee for Ward 6 Council seat; also approving a Contract between Cobb County Board of Elections and The City of Smyrna and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract for the Primary Election May 22, 2018.

 

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ISSUE:  Councilmember Doug Stoner announced at the February 5, 2018 Council Meeting, he would be stepping down to run for State Office.  He has sent an email to the City Clerk's Office tendering his resignation as of February 15, 2018.  The Cobb County Board of Elections has sent a Contract to hold this Special Election for the City of Smyrna during the State Primary Election May 22, 2018.   Qualifying dates will be March 5 and 6, 2018; 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with an hour for lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and March 7, 2018; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM.  The Qualifying Fee will be set at $567.00 which is 3% of the gross salary of the office.

 

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