Suwanee sets fees for next municipal election

Suwanee will hold a general election on Nov. 2 for three city council seats (Posts 3, 4 and 5). At the city’s most recent council meeting the city set the qualifying fee for these open council seats at $270.

Anyone interested in running to fill one of the three open council seats can plan ahead now to complete qualifying forms between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 16 through Aug. 18 in the city clerk’s office at City Hall, 330 Town Center Avenue.

Additional information will be available at www.suwanee.com/government/city-council/elections-qualifying

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