The council in Arizona cities and towns is the local policy making and law-making body possessing broad authority and the legal power to govern the affairs of the community. The job of the council essentially is to use these powers granted by state law and local ordinances for the good of the community and its residents.
A candidate interested in running for the City of Somerton Council must be at least 18 years of age at the time of election, have resided in the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Somerton for one year, and be a qualified elector in the State of Arizona.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.