Qualifying Begins for Cumming Candidates Aug. 26

(Councilmen Rupert Sexton (L) and Quincy Holton (R). Credit: Liz Kennedy)


Those wishing to throw their hats in the ring for Cumming mayor and city council take note: Qualifying begins Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Seats up for grabs this year are those of Mayor H. Ford Gravitt and Councilmen Rupert Sexton and Quincy Holton.

According to the City of Cumming website, Mayor H. Ford Gravitt was first elected to the office of Mayor in 1970, taking office in January 1971. This will be his 42nd year as the Chief Elected Official of the City of Cumming. Mayor Gravitt also served four years as City Council Member prior to becoming Mayor making his total public service 46 years.

Rupert Sexton was first elected to office in 1970, taking office January 1971 making this his 42nd year as Council Member.

Quincy Holton was first elected to office in 1968, taking office January 1, 1969, making this his 44th year as Council Member.

It will cost $360 to run for mayor and $180 to run for a council seat.

The general election is Nov. 5.

Candidates must be at least 21, have lived in Cumming for at least a year, and be registered to vote in the city.


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