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North Augusta staff and council back proposal to move city elections to November federal cycle
Summary
City staff presented a draft ordinance to shift North Augusta’s general elections from May to November of even-numbered years, citing cost savings and higher turnout; council members broadly signaled support while staff seeks a formal attorney general opinion and will place a first reading on next week’s agenda.
City staff asked the North Augusta City Council on Oct. 13 to consider moving the city’s general elections from the current May date to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, a change intended to align municipal contests with federal elections.
City Administrator Jim Clifford and staff said the move could reduce the city’s direct election costs — which staff estimated in the range of $10,000–$14,000 to run an off-cycle general election — and increase voter participation because federal-election turnout is typically higher. The…
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