AUBURN, Ala.- Qualifying for the 2022 Municipal Election ended today, June 28. The following candidates have filed paperwork to qualify for the election, which will take place on Aug. 23:

Mayor: Ron Anders, Jr.

Ward 1: Arthur L. Dowdell Sr., Connie Fitch-Taylor

Ward 2: Kelley Griswold, Paul West

Ward 3: Beth Witten

Ward 4: Tyler Adams, Chad Leverette

Ward 5: Sarah Jane Levine, Henry G. "Sonny" Moreman III, Leah Billye Welburn V

Ward 6: Bob Parsons, Phillip Pollard

Ward 7: Max Coblentz, Jay Hovey, Greg Lane

Ward 8: Tommy Dawson

Uncontested candidates — including Mayor Ron Anders Jr., Ward 3 Councilperson Beth Witten and Ward 8 Councilperson Tommy Dawson — are deemed elected by state law. The current City Council will consider a resolution declaring their election at its July 5 meeting.

Find details about the 2022 Municipal Election at auburnalabama.org/elections.