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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Apr 6, 2027Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Ripley Village MayorRipley Village ClerkRipley Village CouncilRipley Trustee (Unexpired 2-year term)
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
Qualified elector/registered voter. 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. [65ILCS 5/3.1-10-5(a)(b)] Mayor or President, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee: 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. [65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5(a)(d)]
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 200 S Cherry St. Galesburg, IL 61401
Filing phone number: 309-345-3815
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: No Filing Fee. Signature Requirement: Established Political Party Candidates: At least .5% (.005) of the qualified primary electors of his/her party in the municipality (major party candidates); 5% of the total number of persons who voted in the last regular election in the district (New Political Party Candidates); between 5% and 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons who voted at the last regular election in the district (Independent Candidates).
FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature 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 Ripley City, IL?
No Filing Fee. Signature Requirement: Established Political Party Candidates: At least .5% (.005) of the qualified primary electors of his/her party in the municipality (major party candidates); 5% of the total number of persons who voted in the last regular election in the district (New Political Party Candidates); between 5% and 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons who voted at the last regular election in the district (Independent Candidates).
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
200 S Cherry St. Galesburg, IL 61401.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 309-345-3815.
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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