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City Legislature in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
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.
Position Details
Salary
$35,803.55/year
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 3 years
Eligibility Requirements
All candidates must be residents of the city for a period of at least three (3) months prior to the date on or before which nomination papers are to be filed. The candidate from each of the five (5) districts must be a resident of such district for a period of at least three (3) months prior to the date on or before which the nomination papers are to be filed.
Filing Requirements
No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: Submit paperwork to Portland City Clerk.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
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