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.
Candidate must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter, a resident of the County in which they are running for office and a US citizen.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement: 5% of the total votes cast by political party on the last Primary Election of General Assembly for partisan candidates; 2% of the total votes cast in the last General Election for independents.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).