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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Fussell, Thompson tout love of city, desire to serve
Les Fussell and Marcus Thompson are running in the March 16 special election to fill the Richmond Hill Post 4 council seat vacated in January by Mark Ott.
The News sent questionnaires to both candidates and asked each to provide a brief biography. Both candidates are featured in this story,
Here’s how Fussell responded:(Thompson s answers will follow).
1. Why I am running for city council: I love this special city with its small town feel, the quality of life, its charm and the friendliness of our community. Richmond Hill is my home.
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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.