Politics & Government
Two More Candidates Qualify
Ward III council member Amelia Rose is seeking another term. The race for Ward II council member will be a three-way contest with the addition of accountant David Stoker.
Two more people have tossed their names in the ring for spots on the Canton City Council.
Ward II council member Jack Goodwin will have to fend off challenges from not one, but two competitors. Joining Goodwin and Bill Grant today was accountant David Stoker. Stoker, 49, has lived in Cherokee County for 24 years.
Meanwhile, Ward III council member Amelia Rose officially launched her re-election bid today, one day after Glen Cummins filed paperwork to unseat her. Rose, 64, has been in office since 1990.
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So far, seven people—three incumbents and four challengers—have jumped in the race for mayor and three open city council seats.
Monday, Cummins, Goodwin, Grant, Hooky Huffman and Mayor Gene Hobgood all qualified to have their names placed on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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Four have submitted background information to Canton-Sixes Patch. Click to learn more about them, then stay tuned to canton-ga.patch.com for your Election 2011 updates.
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