Candidates for City Council
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About City Council
About this position
- 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 City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must be registered voters who have lived in the city for at least one year.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Candidates need only submit a qualifying statement (this can be found in the city charter).
- Paperwork instructions
- Completed statements and fees should be filed with the city clerk's office during the qualification period
- Where to file
- 65 Stone Street Cocoa, FL 32922
- Filing phone
- (321) 433-8484
- Step 3
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