Candidates for City Council
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Henry M. Wade Jr.Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Vincent ManfrediNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profileBob MarshNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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Eric GoettlNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Amber LiermannNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- 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 current City of Maricopa resident in good standing, propertyowner or business owner for a minimum of one year. Members must be atleast 18 years of age and registered to vote in Pinal County. Members mustcomplete the City of Maricopa Citizens Academy within two years ofappointment. Members shall not be a current member of any standing boardcommittee or commission, City of Maricopa Council, or staff.
- 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
- 39700 W Civic Center Plaza Maricopa, AZ 85138
- Filing phone
- 520-568-9098
- Step 3
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