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City Legislature in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Position Details
Salary
Salaries are indexed off of a base rate set in 2000 and are increased each year based on the Consumer Price Index. The base salary was $28,182/year in 2000.
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a qualified voter and resident of their district for at least 6 months.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is 1% of position salary; signature requirement is 0.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
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