The City of Winterville has announced a Special Election set for June 17, to fill a council seat that was left vacant following the resignation of Councilperson Tina Mills. The decision, made by the Mayor and City Council on February 11, paves the way for prospective candidates to start positioning themselves to vie for the spot come early April.
A public notice issued confirms the details around the upcoming election. According to the city's official schedule, candidates interested in joining the race to represent the local electorate can officially qualify starting April 1. The Athens-Clarke County Elections Office, located at 155 East Washington Street in Athens, will manage, the process which extends through April 3. The qualifying fee for candidates has been set at $126.00.
The election comes at a time when civic engagement is ever crucial in the small Georgia town. The Winterville Cultural Center will serve as the polling place, where doors will be open from 7:00 a.m, until 7:00 p.m. to accommodate voters. Whoever secures the council seat will not have the luxury of time; their term is slated to end on December 31, meaning the elected councilperson will have a brief window to make an impact.
