About Town 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
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must reside in the city 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 Ranlo.
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.
- View profileJamie FowlerNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileRonnie LawsNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileDoug MooreNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileSchivette HillNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027Has taken the People First Pledge
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Robin ConnerNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2027Has taken the People First Pledge
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