About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- 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 25 years of age, a qualified voter of the state, and a resident of the City of Clayton for at least two years immediately prior to his election. Must reside in the ward.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- December 15, 2026 - January 19, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 41 S Central Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
- Filing phone
- 314-615-5440
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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Becky PatelWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027 - View profile
Betsy Meyland-SmithWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profileJeffery YorgWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Susan Bradley BuseWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Gary H. FederWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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