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.
Must be at least 18 years of age // Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be a resident of the village
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. An independent nominating petition for a village office must be signed by at least 100 voters in villages containing a population of 5,000 or more; by at least 75 voters in villages containing a population of 3,000 and less than 5,000; by ay least 50 voters in villages containing a population of 1,000 and less than 3,000; and in villages containing a population of less than 1,000 by voters numbering at least 5% of the number of voters at the last regular village election.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.