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.
Must be a qualified elector of the city and have resided in the city at least 6 months prior to filing
Filing Requirements
File a sworn qualification statement with the name, occupation, and address of the candidate, that says what office and ward they are running for, that confirms they are a qualified elector of the city, and that they will be willing to serve if elected. Law requires that a candidate must also file the following: Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests, Loyalty Oath and Oath of Candidate (Form DS-DE 25 for Non-Partisan Office), Assessment fee, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE 9) and Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE 84), unless you have already filed these forms.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.