About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- $4,000/year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
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 a qualified voter and resident of the city. No Councilor shall hold any other paid office or position of employment with the City or School Department
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 50 signatures.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 919 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
- Filing phone
- 207-324-9125
- Step 3
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Candidates for City Council
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Ayn HanselmannNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profile
Nathaniel H. HitchcockNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profileCharlene S. PlanteNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028
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Jonathan L. MartellNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2026 - View profile
Peter TranchemontagneNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2028
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