Cities hold elections this year, and some key positions, particularly mayoral seats, are up for grabs in the Nov. 7 election.
Here’s a look at how candidates can qualify for the races:
Clermont
Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
Where: City Hall, 109 King St.
Positions: Mayor, two council seats
Incumbents: Mayor James Nix and council members Margaret Merritt (Ward 3) and Kristi Crumpton (Ward 4)
Fees: Mayor, $54; council seats, $43.20
Flowery Branch
Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Where: City Hall, 5517 Main St.
Positions: Mayor, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5
Incumbents: Mayor Mike Miller and council members Fred Richards (Post 3), Joe Anglin (Post 4) and Monica Beatty (Post 5)
Fees: Mayor, $180; council seats, $144
Gainesville City Council
Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
Where: City Hall, 300 Henry Ward Way
Positions: Mayor, Ward 1, Ward 4
Incumbents: Mayor Danny Dunagan and council members Sam Couvillon (Ward 1) and George Wangemann (Ward 4)
Fees: Mayor, $831; council seats, $786
Gainesville Board of Education
Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
Where: Gainesville City Administration Building, 300 Henry Ward Way, Suite 303, Gainesville
Positions: District 1 and District 4 seats
Incumbents: District 1, Brett Mercer; District 4, Delores Diaz
Fees: $174.60
Gillsville
Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Where: Hall County Elections Office, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
Positions: Mayor, Post 1, Post 2
Incumbents: Mayor Larry Poole and Councilman Roy Turpin (Post 1). Post 2 is vacant.
Fees: Mayor, $18; council seats, $9
Lula
Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
Where: City Hall, 6055 Main St.
Positions: Mayor, Ward 2 and Ward 3
Incumbents: Mayor Milton Turner and council members Marvin Moore (Ward 2) and Mordecai Wilson (Ward 3)
Fees: Mayor, $216; council seats, $90
Oakwood
Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Where: City Hall, 4035 Walnut Circle
Positions: Mayor, Post 1, Post 2
Incumbents: Mayor Lamar Scroggs and council members Sam Evans (Post 1) and Pat Jones (Post 2)
Fees: Mayor, $324; council seats, $216
