About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $25,000/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 U.S. citizen at least 18 years old and a resident of the city for 90 days prior to election.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee: $200. No petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- January 14, 2025 - January 28, 2025
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 2201 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Filing phone
- 205-248-5010
- Step 3
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Candidates for City Council
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Lisa YoungDistrict 6NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Que ChandlerDistrict 1NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Ashley WheatDistrict 2NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Eric GainesDistrict 6NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
Who's currently in office
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Joe EatmonDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Raevan HowardDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Lee BusbyDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Kip TynerDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
John FaileDistrict 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Cassius LanierDistrict 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029
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