Run for Township (Tax) Collector//Receiver in Sangamon County: Island Grove

Election Date: Feb 25, 2025
Filing Deadline: Nov 25, 2024

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Election Details

Office level: township
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: N/A
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: N/A
Filing period: Nov 18, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
Positions:
Sangamon County: Island Grove Township Collector
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Sangamon County: Maxwell Township Collector
Sangamon County: New Berlin Township Collector
Sangamon County: Chatham Township Collector
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Job description

The Township Collector is responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining records, verifying payments and account information, and providing a receipt of payment.

Eligibility requirements

Qualified elector/registered voter.// One-year residency in the municipality preceding the Consolidated Election. If a person is a resident of a municipality immediately prior to the active duty military service of that person or that person's spouse, resides anywhere outside of the municipality during that active duty military service, and immediately upon completion of that active duty military service is again a resident of the municipality, then the time during which the person resides outside the municipality during the active duty military service is deemed to be time during which the person is a resident of the municipality for purposes of determining the residency requirement.// A person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a municipal office if that person is, at the time required for taking the oath of office, in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality or has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony.

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FAQ

How often is Township (Tax) Collector//Receiver elected?

The position of Township (Tax) Collector//Receiver is typically elected every 4 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 Sangamon County: Island Grove?

Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of Partisan Candidates: 0.5% of the qualified electors of his or her party who cast votes at the last preceding general election within the county (or any sub-county political district). Independent Candidates: Not less than 5%, nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons, who voted at the next preceding regular election in such district or political subdivision

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

200 S Ninth St, Springfield, IL Room 105.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 217-753-8683.

How do I get started running for Township (Tax) Collector//Receiver?

You can start running for Township (Tax) Collector//Receiver 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 Township (Tax) Collector//Receiver includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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