Conyers council declares District 2 Post 2 seat vacant, calls special election

The Conyers City Council approved Resolution 759, declaring the District 2 Post 2 council seat vacant and calling a special election to fill it during the November general election on a separate ballot.

"May I make that motion and request that the mayor and council approve resolution 7 59, a resolution declaring the council seat for District 2 Post 2 to be vacant and calling a special election to fill the vacancy, to set the qualifying period, to set the qualifying fees, to repeal conflicting ordinances, to provide for an effective date, and for other purposes," said Speaker 4 while moving the measure. Speaker 1 seconded the motion, the council discussed a brief procedural question and voted by voice. Speaker 1 then announced, "That motion carries."

The resolution, as read into the record, instructs the city to declare the seat vacant, call the special election and set the qualifying period and fees; the transcript does not specify exact qualifying dates or fee amounts. An unidentified speaker (Speaker 3) noted there would be no additional cost to the city for scheduling the special election to coincide with the regular November election.

During a short discussion, Speaker 2 asked, "what if nobody shows up to qualify, what do we do then?" Speaker 1 acknowledged the question; the transcript records no further detail or formal contingency plan in the meeting record.

Council members also recognized a visiting youth council from Rockdale High School during opening remarks, and the city manager (Speaker 5) praised the students for engaging in morning training that aligned with council proceedings. The meeting opened a public-comment period, though the comments captured in the transcript were brief and did not call for a specific change to council policy.

Speaker 3 later read the qualifications for office aloud: "At the time of the election, candidates must have attained the age of 18 years, must have resided in the city and the district they're seeking to represent for at least 1 year, be a qualified elector of the city, meet any other requirements established by state law, a US citizen..." The council clarified in discussion that 18 is the relevant minimum age for candidates at the time of qualifying.

The meeting adjourned with no executive session. The transcript records approval of Resolution 759 by voice vote; the record does not show a roll-call vote, final qualifying dates, or qualifying-fee amounts.