About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $14,861 / year
- 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: $50. No petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- Until July 15, 2025
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the city clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
- Filing phone
- 256-772-5650
- Step 3
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Candidates for City Council
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Maura WroblewskiDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
David BierDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Billie GoodsonDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Michael McKayDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Alice LessmannDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Erica WhiteDistrict 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Kenneth JacksonDistrict 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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