Candidates for City Council
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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $17,764.24
- 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 City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates for City Commission must be a qualified elector registered to vote in the City, must have resided in the City for one (1) year immediately preceding qualifying, and must continue to reside during their term of office in the respective election district from which they are elected.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- The following forms must be completed: DS-DE 9, DS-DE 84, CLC-Election 1, CE Form 6, DS-DE 24B and EITHER Form DS-DE104 with a number of signatures equal to 5% of the total number of registered voters within the district they seek to represent OR a filing fee of 6% of the office's salary ($1065.85)
- Paperwork instructions
- Completed statements and fees should be filed with the city clerk's office during the qualification period
- Where to file
- 173 NE Hernando Ave # 225, Lake City, FL 32055
- Filing phone
- (386) 758-1031
- Step 3
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