About Mayor
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Run-off election
How to run for Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least 25 years old and a citizen of the United States. Candidate must have been a resident of the city for at least 1 year prior to election.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing period
- December 7, 2027 - December 28, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- File paperwork with city clerk.
- Where to file
- 201 Cypress St, Essex, MO 63846
- Filing phone
- 573-283-5990
- Step 3
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