About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 4 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A person shall be qualified to hold the office of city judge if such person is a qualified elector of the city; has been awarded a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof; has taken the oath of office after having been issued a certificate of election or having been duly appointed to fill a vacancy; and has furnished a surety bond.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee $50, may be waived if Pauper's Statement is submitted to County Clerk; no nominating petition required
- Filing period
- August 24, 2027 - August 24, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061
- Filing phone
- 575-574-0043
- Step 3
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- View profileJoe R. GonzalesNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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Damien I. OcampoNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profilePeter D. RomeroNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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