The City of Clarkesville’s Post 5 seat has been left vacant ever since the sudden passing of Clarkesville Councilman Steven Ward, who died Dec. 11.
Ward had served on the Clarkesville City Council for 4 years, joining in 2017, and was re-elected to continue his service on the council during November’s municipal elections. Just weeks after his reelection, a heart attack took his life.
“Steven served the city with a willing spirit and a keen financial mind,” Mayor Barrie Aycock told Now Habersham. “He will be greatly missed by all of us at the city.”
While still mourning his passing, the city council recognizes his post on the council needs to be filled. The city will hold an election Tuesday, May 24 for the Post 5 seat.
According to City Manager Keith Dickerson, qualifying for the election will begin on Monday, March 7 at 9:00 a.m. with an $18 qualifying fee. That qualifying period will end on Friday, March 11 at noon.
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Those interested in serving on the council can qualify during that period at the Habersham County Office of Elections and Voter Registration, located in the basement of the Habersham County Administration Building.
Candidates must have lived in Clarkesville for at least one year prior to running, be at least 21 years old and be registered to vote in the City of Clarkesville. For a full list of qualifications, click here.
