City Election Set November 3

Qualifying for the upcoming Monticello City Council election will be held Monday, Aug. 31 through noon Thursday, Sept. 3.

Positions up for election are Mayor Pro-tem, council member District 1, Post 2, and council member District 2, Post 2.

The current Mayor Pro-Tem is Bobby Jacobs. District 1, Post 2 is held by Cornell Williams, and District 2, Post 2, is held by Katherine Alexander.

Mr. Williams Tuesday said he plans to seek re-election, and Mr. Jacobs and Mrs. Alexander said they did not want to commit at this time.

The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The qualifying fee for Mayor Pro-tem is $216, and the qualifying fee for council members is $162.

Any city resident interested in voting in the election must be registered to vote at a city address by October 5.

For more information, contact City Manager Peggy Billerman at 706-468-6062 or visit City Hall, 123 West Washington Street, on the Square.