About City Council
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 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
Candidate must reside in the city and district in which they are running, be a registered voter, and be at least 21 years old.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is not less than $5 and no more than 1% of annual salary if greater than $5; Signature requirement is 0.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 410 W. Franklin Blvd, Suite 50, Gastonia, NC 28052
- Filing phone
- 704-852-6005
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Bessemer City.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Nellie Black FloydWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profileBrenda BoydWard 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Manny TsambounieryWard 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge - View profileChris HarmonWard 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge
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