Today kicks off the qualifying period for candidates who want to run for a position in November’s municipal elections. Here’s a quick overview for each city. Clermont Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Positions: Mayor, two council seats Fees: Mayor, $54; council seats, $43.20 Gainesville Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday Positions: Mayor, Ward 1 council seat, Ward 4 council seat Fees: Mayor, $35; council seats, $621 Gainesville School Board Positions: Ward 1, Ward 4 Fees: n/a Gillsville Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Positions: Mayor, two City Council seats Fees: Mayor, $18, council seats, $9 Flowery Branch Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday Positions: Mayor, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5 Fees: Mayor, $180; council seats, $144 Lula Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Positions: Mayor, Ward 2, Ward 3 Fees: Mayor, $216; council seats, $90 Oakwood Qualifying period: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday Positions: Mayor, Post 1, Post 2 Fees: Mayor, $324; council seats, $216
Election 2013: Qualifying begins today