Roswell OKs elections agreement with Fulton

This fall’s voting for mayor and three City Council seats will cost Roswell $323,630 for the general election Nov. 7, and another $181,325 if a runoff is necessary Dec. 5, according to an agreement with Fulton County to have its Department of Registrations and Elections conduct the balloting.

The Roswell City Council approved the measure Aug. 14. Incumbent Mayor Jere Wood has said he would not seek a sixth term. The council seats for Posts 4, 5 and 6 – currently held by council members Lori Henry, Jerry Orlans and Nancy Diamond, respectively — also are up for election.

Separately, Roswell announced qualifying dates for the election are Aug. 21-25. Qualifying fees are $1,200 for the mayor's race and $540 for City Council seats. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and a Roswell resident for at least one year prior to the election and live in Roswell for the term of office, according to a city elections website.