Hull announces qualifying dates for vacant post

Hull leaders announced the qualifying dates Monday as they seek to drum up interest in a June 16 special election that will hopefully end what’s been a six-month absence at the city council table.

The qualifying times for the June election are as follows: 9-10:30 a.m. on May 4, 5:30-7 p.m. on May 5 and 4-5:30 p.m. on May 6.
Qualifying will be held at city hall.

The council currently operates as a four-piece with a mayor and three council members.

Paul Elkins formerly held the vacant position, resigning his seat in September for a successful bid for mayor.

Two other municipalities — Colbert and Danielsville — held special elections for vacant council seats this past Tuesday.

Hull wanted to hold a special election for its open seat as well, but no one bothered to qualify for the post in February.

The city intends to be more assertive this time in luring potential candidates.

It plans to mail all registered voters, notifying them of the open post.

There’s possible interest this time, too, as two citizens attended Monday night’s council meeting.

One, according councilman Wayne Melton, is considering running for the seat. The other asked questions over the qualifying process during the meeting.

If multiple candidates qualify, Hull will proceed with the special election as planned.

Early voting dates are May 26 and June 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. Advanced voting is June 9 from 6:30-8 p.m.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m to 7 p.m. on election night, June 16.

All voting will be done at the Hull Civic Club.