Kennesaw sets qualifying dates for Aug. 19-21

Kennesaw candidates for mayor and two at-large council posts may qualify Aug. 19-21. AJC file photo

Kennesaw candidates for mayor and two at-large council posts may qualify Aug. 19-21. AJC file photo

Candidates interested in running for one of Kennesaw’s three elected official positions may qualify for the Nov. 5 general election from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - but closed for lunch from noon-1 p.m. - Aug. 19-21.

They should register in the City Hall Training Room, 2529 J. O. Stephenson Ave., Kennesaw.

Qualifying fees are $576 for mayor and $360 each for at-large council posts 1 and 2 - based on 3 percent of the gross salary of each office.

Currently, the mayor is Derek Easterling, serving his first term.

Also serving the entire city are Post 1 Councilman James “Doc” Eaton and Post 2 Councilwoman Tracey Viars.

Registration: CobbElections.org/Registration.php

Information: kennesaw-ga.gov/elections