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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 2 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $0
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Stratford Town Council - District 5Stratford Town Zoning Appeals Board - District 2Stratford Town Zoning Commission - District 2Stratford Town Zoning Commission - District 1Stratford Town Planning Commission - District 1...
Job description
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.
Eligibility requirements
Must be an elector and resident of the city and district.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 2725 Main Street Room 106 Stratford, CT 06615
Filing phone number: 203-385-4048
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Party Registrar's office.
Filing requirements: Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 5% of the electors whose names appear upon the last-completed enrollment list of such party in such municipality or in such political subdivision.
FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature is typically elected every 2 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Stratford Town City, CT?
Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 5% of the electors whose names appear upon the last-completed enrollment list of such party in such municipality or in such political subdivision.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Party Registrar's office.
Where is the filing office?
2725 Main Street Room 106 Stratford, CT 06615.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 203-385-4048.
How do I get started running for City Legislature?
You can start running for City Legislature by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Legislature does not include a primary or runoff election.
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