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.
Must be at least 18 years of age // U.S. citizen // Must have lived in the municipality for at least one year // Must be a registered voter in the municipality // Must be without debt or other financial obligations to the municipality // Must be without felony convictions or other injurious criminal activity
Filing Requirements
No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: at least 1%, but in no event less than 25, of the registered voters of the municipality or the ward
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).