About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- 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 at least 18 years of age, be qualified to vote in municipal elections, a resident of the city for at least one year, a resident of the ward for at least six months, continue to reside there for term, and have not been convicted of a crime involving violation of election laws or felonies involving moral turpitude are not eligible. If such person's civil rights have been restored, 10 years must lapse before running for public office.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee: 3% of gross salary from the prior year; petition signature requirement of 1 percent of the total number of registered voters eligible to vote in the last election for the specific office if unable to pay filing fee.
- Filing period
- August 16, 2027 - August 20, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Municipal Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 2 East Bay St., Savannah, GA 31401
- Filing phone
- 912-651-6441
- Step 3
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