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2019 CITY & COUNTY ELECTIONS
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Much media attention has been given to the 2020 National Elections, but several important local elections will be held this fall.
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Fulton County Commissioner • District 6
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Click to view of Zoomable Map of Fulton County Commission District 6.
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QUALIFYING PERIOD: JUNE 24 -28
Qualifying Fee: $1050
ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Early Voting: TBA, likely beginning Monday, August 26
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As illustrated in the map above, the vast majority of the City of South Fulton — including City Council District 6 (Old National) — sits within the boundaries of Fulton County Commission District 6. Much of Union City and all of Chattahoochee Hills, Fairburn and Palmetto also sit in Fulton County Commission District 6.
Are you unsure of which City Council or County Commission District you live in? Click the link below and input your address to find out.
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Click to view full Fulton County 2019 Budget
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The Fulton County Commission oversees a $1.1 Billion budget, which funds Children & Family services, Senior Centers & services, Mental Health, County Courts (nearly all cases but misdemeanor & minor traffic offenses), Housing Assistance, Elections, Libraries, Arts Centers, Animal Control and more.
A Fulton County Commissioner's term lasts four years. The term for Fulton County Commission District 6 ends December 31, 2020. Due to the untimely death of Commissioner Darnell, the individual who wins this year's election will have to run for election again in November 2020 for County Commission District 6's next four-year term: 2021-2024.
Learn more about the Fulton County Commission at the link below.
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Fulton County Commissioner Debates
Thursday, August 22 • 7PM
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Instead of waiting until November's regular 1st Tuesday election date, the Fulton County Commission has called for a special, September Election to fill the unexpired term of the late District 6 Commissioner, Emma Darnell. Commissioner Darnell passed May Sunday, May 5, 2019.
There will be several weeks of Early Voting, likely beginning the last week of August.
Councilman khalid is partnering with the New Georgia Project to host a Forum for Candidates for Fulton County Commission District 6. For more inofromation, khalidCares.com's Political Education page.
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South Fulton City Council Elections
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QUALIFYING PERIOD: AUGUST 19 -23
Qualifying Fee: $390
ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Early Voting: October 14-November 1
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City of South Fulton Councilmembers up for re-election in November (clockwise):
Catherine Rowell (District 1• Cascade, Loch Lomond, Fulton Industrial), Helen Z. Willis (District 3 • Roosevelt Hwy, Welcome All, Red Oak), Rosie Jackson (District 5 • Old National Hwy, Flat Shoals, Buffington Rd), Mark Baker (District 7 • Hwy 138, Oakley Industrial, Fife)
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At nearly 100 square miles — the size of Atlanta — the City of South Fulton is the 5th largest city in the state, with 100,000 residents and a $100 million budget.
South Fulton's City Councilmembers make policies to fund & govern South Fulton Police, Fire and Municipal (City) Court (which covers most misdemeanor & traffic violations), Parks & Recreation programs, Land Use, Building & Zoning permits, Business & Alcohol licenses, Garbage Collection and Public Works for city streets (including potholes and landscaping on non-State Roads).
City Council terms are four years each. As is the case with the County Commission, City of South Fulton Council seats are been staggered so only half of the Council's eight members are up for election at one time. Council Districts 1, 3, 5 & 7 are up for election this November. The Mayor & Council districts 2, 4 & 6 are up for election November 2021.
Note: In the City of South Fulton, City Council elections are held during odd years (2017, 2019, 2021, etc.), County & State offices are held even years. (2020, 2022, etc.).
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Current members of South Fulton's City Council, seated (l to r): Catherine Rowell (District 1) ● Carmalitha Gumbs (District 2) ● Helen Z. Willis (District 3) ● Naeema Gilyard (District 4) ● Rosie Jackson (District 5)
standing (l to r): Councilman khalid (District 6) ● Mayor Bill Edwards ● Mayor Pro tem Mark Baker (District 7)
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City Council meets at least twice per month — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. However, because the City of South Fulton is still new, the City Council calls several additional Special & Emergency Meetings throughout the year. Additionally, most City Council members hold several town halls annually and attend HOA, PTA, School Board meetings and other community events.
Learn more about the City of South Fulton at our South Fulton 101 page.
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Are you unsure of which City Council or County Commission District you live in? Click the link below and input your address to find out.
Be sure to sign up for this newsletter for election updates.
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INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICE?
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Here are your First Steps.
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Local elected officials make more decisions that impact the lives of everyday people than Presidents and other world leaders, from what your children learn in school to what protocols local police must follow.
Running for office is not a decision to be entered into lightly. Read the article at the link below to learn about the first questions you should ask, and the first steps to take, to run for one of these offices.
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2019 South Fulton Electoral College
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, October 19 • 10AM
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Saturday, October 19 • 10AM
Location: TBA
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Save the date for the City of South Fulton's biggest, most important Electoral College ever! In addition to a Day of Political Education by city leaders on topics ranging from Code Enforcement to Public Works, Councilman khalid will host forums with 2020 Presidential & Congressional candidates.
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