About City Council
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- 22000
- 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
Must be qualified elector and resident of the city and reside in the district they propose to represent
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee = 3% of the annual salary of the office sought. Petition Requirement: At least one (1) percent of the total number of registered electors of the city as shown by the certified election results for the last preceding municipal election (if qualifying by petition in lieu of paying filing fee).
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
- Where to file
- 240 S Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- Filing phone
- 561-656-6200
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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Robert PremurosoGroup 1Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Marcie TinsleyGroup 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Rachelle A. LittGroup 3Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
John D. KempGroup 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Dana MiddletonGroup 5Current term 2026 to 2029
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