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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $4800/year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate must be a qualified elector of the Cityat the time offiling the nomination paper. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a city resident for one year prior to the election or be a residentof a newly annexed area for one year prior to the election. Must be able to speak, write and read the English language. If there have been any prior convictions for treason or a felony, musthave all civil rights restored in accordance with law. Cannot be adjudicated as an "incapacitated person" or be underguardianship. Cannot be a member of the State Legislature. Cannot be an employee of the State of Arizona under jurisdiction of thestate personnel system. Cannot be a holder of certain public offices due to incompatibility ofoffice. Cannot be a holder of another salaried elective office except during thefinal year of the term being served.
- 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.
- Filing period
- June 6, 2026 - July 6, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 300 E Superstition Blvd Apache Junction, AZ 85119
- Filing phone
- 480-982-8002 ext. 5
- Step 3
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