If you've had enough about our local elections, You'll be happy to know that its almost over. The 2008 primary results are in, and we are going to have some new faces on the board of commissioners, and the school board next year...
If you've had enough about our local elections, You'll be happy to know that its almost over. The 2008 primary results are in, and its official, we are going to have some new faces on the board of commissioners, and the school board next year. The primary winners still need to win in the general election, but in most cases, they will be running unopposed. Most candidates can rest easy until November, but a few are facing a runoff on August 5th. Here's how it all went down on July 15th.
In the race for schoolboard, the incumbent Chairperson Nancy Roche and Vice Chair Tom Cleveland were both re-elected for another four years. Lifetime resident Darla Light won the open seat in district 4, and will face the democrat Shiela Elliot in the general election this November.
Sheriff Paxton gets to keep his job, and so does Coroner Lauren McDonald and Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter
Things didn't go quite as well for Dave Richard in the county commissioners race. Richard was defeated by challenger Patrick Bell. Patrick will square off against Jon Flack in November.
District 2 commissioner Brian Tam pulled off a rare feat, holding back 3 opponents to win re-election without a runoff.
And in District 5, its Jim Boff who garnered the most votes, but not enough to win outright. Boff faces 2nd place finisher Julie Tressler in a runoff on August 5th.Also headed for a runoff are clerk of court candidates Greg Allen and Charles Adams.
A big congrats to all the candidates for thier hard work. As for Jim Boff, Julie Tressler, Greg Allen, and Charles Adams...its back to work for 3 more weeks to face a runoff on August 5th.
Remember, you can vote in the runoff even if you missed the election on July 15th.
Advance Voting is being held from July 28th to August 1st at five locations throughout the county from 8:00 am to 4:30pm
No matter where you live in the county, you can vote at any of these locations during advanced voting.
* Cumming Public Library, 585 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming, GA 30040
* Sharon Forks Public Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041
* F.C. Public Safety Complex 3520 Settingdown Road Cumming, GA 30028
* Midway Park, 5100 Post Road Cumming, GA 30040
* Forsyth County Administration Building
If you prefer to vote the old fashioned way, Polls will be open in 32 election precincts on August 5th, from 7am to 7pm. Results should be available within a few hours of Poll closing on the 5th.
