Candidates seeking to become the new city of Tucker's first elected leaders must file papers to run for office next week.

Elections will be held March 1 to choose a mayor and six city council members.

Tucker's mayor will be paid $20,000, while each council member will earn $14,000 per year.

About 74 percent of voters approving creating the city of Tucker during a Nov. 3 referendum.

Candidates may qualify for the election from Dec. 7 to Dec. 11 at the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300.

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