The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
A candidate must be a Qualified Elector. A candidate must be 18 years of age or older. A candidate must be able to speak, write, and read the English language. A candidate must reside within the Queen Creek town limits or annexed area for one year preceding the election. A person convicted of a felony cannot serve as a Council member until his/her civil rights have been restored. A person adjudicated an “incapacitated person” cannot serve as a Council member. A candidate must not be a current employee with the Town of Queen Creek.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.