About Town Commission
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 4 years
- Typical salary
- $1500 per year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a registered voter who lives in the district and not running for other public office.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- 1% of eligible voters in the district
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 39 N. Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014
- Filing phone
- 410-638-4550
- Step 3
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- View profileSteven ChizmarNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Jakob D. TaylorNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
James B. Rutledge IIINonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profileGavin O. HanleyNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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Paula S. EttingNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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