About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a resident of the district for at least 90 days prior to the election. Must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in the state or federal penitentiary.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee: 2% of the annual salary for the office. No Petition Signature Requirements.
- Filing period
- Until July 15, 2025
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the city clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 4701 Gary Ave, Fairfield, AL 35064
- Filing phone
- 205-788-2492
- Step 3
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Candidates for City Council
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Who's currently in office
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- View profileOmar YoungDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029
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Carlton LewisDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Carla FlakesDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Juanita KirkseyDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Courtney TurnerDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profileDedrick GardnerDistrict 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029
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