2023 Municipal Election Candidate Qualifying

Candidate Qualifying for the 2023 Municipal Election is taking place this week at City Hall. If you’re planning to run for a position as an elected official (Mayor or Councilmember) for the City of Pooler, please visit the Office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Four-year terms of office will begin January 1, 2024 and will expire on December 31, 2027. Eligibility to serve requires that a candidate be a resident of the City for twelve (12) months immediately preceding the election, continue to reside within the City during said period of service, and be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this City.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-131(1)(A), the following Qualifying Fees for the positions of Mayor and Councilmember were set by the City of Pooler, Georgiaand shall apply to candidates seeking municipal office in the election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023:

• Mayor, City of Pooler (1) - $432.00
• At-Large Councilmember, City of Pooler (6) - $216.00