About Town Mayor
About this position
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Typical salary
- $900/month
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a citizen of the U.S., registered to vote, at least 18 years old on the date of the election and have resided in the town for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the election
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- $0
- Filing period
- August 4, 2027 - August 24, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Town Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Filing phone
- 970-349-5338
- Step 3
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