About Town Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate must be a qualified and registered voter of the Town of Gilbert, registered to vote no later than the date of the first signature on the nomination petitions; and a resident of the Town of Gilbert or an annexed area for at least one year prior to the election
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 50 E Civic Center Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Filing phone
- 480-503-6000
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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Kenny BucklandNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Monte LyonsNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profileChuck BongiovanniNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileJim TorgesonNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileBobbi BuchliNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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