The Race for Mayor of Atlanta 2009

So far Atlanta is shaping up to be regional all-star race. This could lead to some turnover in the City Council. Names like Council President Lisa Borders, District 1 At-Large Councilman Ceasar Mitchell, and Mary Norwood, Distict 2 also At-Large could leave the city council in need of "refreshment."

Other names in the mix, State Senator Kasim Reed, Fulton County Commissioner Rob Pitts (District 2 At-Large), and talk show host Clark Howard.

With the city in this kind of turmoil the 09 election looks to be serious, and seriously crowded.

Qualifications for Mayor of Atlanta
from Article 3, chapter 1 of the Atlanta City Charter, page 37, line 31 - page 38, line 17

SECTION 3-101.
Election; term; limitation of term.

The mayor shall be elected from the city at-large for a term of four years commencing on the first Monday in January after each regular municipal election, and he or she shall serve until his or her successor has taken office. Any mayor who has been elected for two consecutive four-year terms under the provisions of this charter shall not be eligible to be elected for the succeeding term.

SECTION 3-102.
Qualifications.

To qualify for election as mayor, a person:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age;
2. Must be a resident of the city for at least one year immediately preceding the date of his or her filing of notice of candidacy to seek office;
3. Must be a qualified elector of the city; and
4. Must not be an employee of the city.

To hold office as mayor, a person:

1. Must continue to possess the qualifications prescribed in Section 3-102(a); and
2. Must not hold any other elective public office or hold any position of employment with the State of Georgia, any county thereof, or with the city.