About Town Council
About this position
- 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 Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must have resided in the town and ward from which elected for at least 1 year immediately preceding election. Candidate must maintain permanent residence in the town and ward throughout term. Candidate must be a qualified voter of the town. Candidate must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving misconduct in office or a crime of moral turpitude involving the duties of any public office or employment.
- Step 2
File for office
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk''s office.
- Where to file
- 5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Heights, MD 20745
- Filing phone
- 301-839-1030
- Step 3
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