Notice is hereby given that a Municipal General Election for the City of Springfield GA will be held on November 2, 2021 for the offices of one (1) Mayor (At-Large) and three (3) Council Members (At-Large). Qualifying for said election will be held during the following dates, times, and location listed below:
Candidate Qualifying Dates: August 16, 2021 – August 20, 2021
Candidate Qualifying Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Springfield City Hall – 130 South Laurel Street – Springfield, GA 31329
The Candidate Qualifying fee for said offices will be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the post of Mayor and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the post of Council Member.
To be eligible to qualify as a candidate one must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age;
2. A resident of the City of Springfield for twelve (12) months preceding the election;
3. A qualified voter in the City of Springfield; and
4. Not be disqualified to hold an office in the state.
The last day to register and be eligible to vote in this election will be October 4, 2021.
Advance voting will be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 12, 2021 and ending on Friday, October 29, 2021. Advance voting will be held at Springfield City Hall located at 130 South Laurel Street.
The polls will be open on Election Day, November 2, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The General Election will be held at the City of Springfield Council Chambers, the normal voting precinct, located at 130 South Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329.
Jennifer Y. Smith
Election Superintendent
City of Springfield
