Just a reminder that qualifying for Decatur City Commission and Decatur Board of Education continues. It opened this past Monday, August 31 at 9 a.m. and closes Friday, September 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
The nonpartisan General Election will be held on November 3, 2009 for three Decatur Board of Education members and two City of Decatur Commissioners. The terms are four years and begin in January 2010. The qualifying fee for City Commissioner is $144 and $35 for Board of Education positions.
Be sure you are registered to vote in the Municipal Election. Voter registration for the November election closes on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. If you are registered in DeKalb County, you are automatically registered in the City of Decatur. Voter registration is done through DeKalb County. Questions concerning absentee voting, voter registration, early voting or where to vote should be directed to DeKalb County Elections Division at 404-298-4020