The city of Statesboro cannot add a special election to the Nov. 7 ballot to fill the unexpired term of District 1 Councilman Phil Boyum while he remains in office, despite his stated intent to resign effective Dec. 31, city staff members have determined.
Statesboro council unable to schedule special election for non-vacant seat
Either Boyum will resign sooner than Dec. 31, or separate election would be held next year
