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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Update: Thompson qualifies, will face Fussell for Post 3 seat
There will be a contested race for the Post 4 seat on Richmond Hill City Council. Marcus Thompson qualified before the deadline Thursday, according to City Clerk Dawnne Greene, who is also the city s elections supervisor.
Thompson, who ran unsuccessfully against longtime state Rep. Ron Stephens in 2020, will face former Richmond Hill Post 4 councilman and longtime planning and zoning commissioner Les Fussell in the race.
Look for more on the candidates to come.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Election to fill Ott seat planned for March 16
Qualifying begins at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday for the Richmond Hill Post 3 council seat vacated by Mark Ott, who said he stepped down to find employment.
Qualifying runs from Tuesday until 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at City Hall. Prospective candidates have to qualify with City Clerk Dawnne Greene, who is also the city’s elections supervisor.
There is a $150 qualifying fee for candidates.
The election is March 16, and early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 through March 12.
Richmond Hill prepares to hold special election for city council seat A Richmond Hill city council meeting. (Source: WTOC) By Briana Collier | January 12, 2021 at 3:56 PM EST - Updated January 12 at 3:56 PM
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - The city of Richmond Hill is looking to fill yet another vacant city council seat.
Mark Ott’s resignation came as a surprise to the mayor and city council members. Mayor Russ Carpenter says he hopes whoever is elected to fill Ott’s seat will help bring stability to the council.
Ott’s term was set to run until 2023 but now a special election will need to be held to find his replacement.