Qualifying begins today for 2009 Chattanooga elections

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September 19, 2008

Qualifying begins today for 2009 Chattanooga elections

While it may seem like March 2009 is unfathomably distant, especially with all that is happening in the next several weeks, today marks the starting point for Chattanooga's municipal elections, as candidates may begin picking up qualifying papers from the county election commission.

All nine seats on the Chattanooga City Council, the office of Mayor, and at least one city judge position will be chosen. (Someone help me remember the judicial particulars.)

Completed petitions are due back to the election commission by noon on Thursday, December 18th. That is when we will know the full slate of candidates (though some have already been speculating and faux-nominating). Since municipal elections are nonpartisan, there is no primary round; but in the race for mayor, if no one exceeds 50 percent of the vote, there will be a runoff in April.

Join me in watching this race very closely, especially if you live in or near Chattanooga. Local elections matter more than many people are willing to admit.

Chattanooga City Elections | By joe lance | 7:17 AM

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