Candidates for Norcross city council have a week to qualify

Norcross will elect 3 council members on Nov. 3. The city will use paper ballots to tabulate the respective votes. Candidates interested in qualifying for this election may submit forms and payment 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21 at City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville St. The candidate qualifying fee will is $243 for the council member seat.

Required documents and qualifying fees may be submitted by mail, at City Hall using the depository box, or in person at the City Clerk’s Department by appointment only. If required forms are submitted by mail or by city depository box, they must be completed in their entirety and include the notarized original signature.

Information: City Clerk’s Department: 678-421-2027 and www.norcrossga.net/276/ElectionsElecciones.

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