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.
Each candidate seeking the office of Mayor or City Commissioner shall be a qualified elector and shall have resided within the city limits for over one consecutive year immediately prior to the time for qualifying for office.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee:$25 plus 1% of the annual salary of the office sought. Petition signature requirement: 1% of the registered electors of the city as shown by the compilation by the Supervisor of Elections for the last preceding general election.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.