On Monday, July 7, Mt. Airy Town Council approved a resolution to call for a special election to fill Councilman Adam Tullis’ council seat. Tullis submitted his resignation from the council in May after 14 years as a council member. His resignation will go into effect on August 17.
According to Town Clerk Sheri Berrong, Tullis plans to run for mayor in the upcoming election. Current Mayor William “Ray” McAllister announced earlier this year that he planned to step down from the position after 29 years of service.
“Qualifying for the election starts August 18, so Adam will have been out of office long enough to legally take the seat of mayor if he’s successful in his bid for office,” Berrong said.
The special election will take place on November 4, coinciding with the statewide election for the Georgia Public Service Commission.
