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
- 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
Each candidate shall be qualified electors and freeholders, residing within the town limits, and shall be elected upon incorporation of the town
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing period
- January 25, 2027 - January 29, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Town Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 555 2nd Avenue, Chiefland, FL 32626
- Filing phone
- 352-486-4766
- Step 3
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