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 4 years
- 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
Candidates must be registered to vote, at least 18 years of age on the date of election and have resided in Palisade for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the election.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing period
- January 5, 2028 - January 25, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk''s office.
- Where to file
- 175 East 3rd Street, P.O. Box 128, Palisade CO 81526
- Filing phone
- 970-464-5602
- Step 3
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