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City Legislature in Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
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.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$100 / month
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a qualified Oregon elector and reside within the City for at least one year immediately before election; may not be a city employee; may only be a candidate for one position in a single election
Filing Requirements
File form SEL 101 and file by petition with SEL 121 with at least 25 signatures of qualified electors (must be approved before circulating) [note: all signatures must be numbered and verified by the city elections official and filed with SEL 338]
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Recorder's office.
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