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Suwanee announces qualifying dates for mayor, council positions

By Karen Huppertz
Aug 14, 2015

Qualifying for Suwanee City Council positions on the ballot in November will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at City Hall, 330 Town Center Avenue.

The mayor’s position and city council posts 1 and 2 are up for election this fall. Jimmy Burnette currently serves as Suwanee’s mayor; Doug Ireland and Dick Goodman serve in posts 1 and 2, respectively. The qualifying fee is $270 for city council positions and $450 for mayor. Qualified candidates must have been a Suwanee resident for at least 180 days and registered voter.

Information: Elvira Rogers at erogers@suwanee.com or 770-945-8996.

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