Stockbridge mayoral candidates set

Qualifying took place last week in Stockbridge for November’s special election to fill the unexpired term of former mayor Tim Thompson, who resigned in December. According to a statement from City Hall, five candidates qualified: Partha Chakraborty, Regina Lewis-Ward, Judy B. Neal, Houston Nelson and Alphonso Thomas. Ward and Thomas are former City Council members who lost their re-election bids last November. The winner of the election will serve through the end of 2017. Information: www.cityofstockbridge.com.