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
Persons registered to vote in the town who can demonstrate they have been a resident and registered voter in the town for no less than six (6) months and one (1) day shall be eligible to qualify for and hold the office of council member or mayor.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing period
- September 21, 2027 - September 29, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to Town Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 400 4th Avenue, Welaka, FL 32193
- Filing phone
- 386-467-9800
- Step 3
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