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September 27, 2023
Run for City Executive-Mayor in Fulton City, NY
Election Date: Nov 2, 2027Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- 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: Fulton City MayorFulton City Council - Ward 2Fulton City Council - Ward 6Fulton City Council - Ward 5Fulton City Court Judge...
Job description
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.
Eligibility requirements
No person shall be elected or appointed to any City office, other than City Engineer and City Attorney, unless he shall at the time be a resident elector of said city, to any ward office unless he shall at the time be a resident elector of the ward for which he is elected or appointed, nor to the office of Supervisor unless he shall at the time be a resident elector of the supervisory district. Whenever any officer of said City, other than City Engineer or City Attorney, shall cease to be a resident of said City or of the district or ward for which he was elected or appointed, his office shall thereby become vacant; provided, however, that if the City Engineer is also Commissioner of Public Works, his office as Commissioner of Public Works shall become vacant if he ceases to be such resident of the City. No person shall at the same time hold more than one City office in said city, except that a Commissioner of Deeds may hold any other City office, except the office of Mayor, provided also that the City Engineer, if a resident of the City, may also hold the office of Commissioner of Public Works, if so appointed.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 185 E. Seneca St., Oswego, NY 13126
Filing phone number: 315-349-8350
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: 500 signatures or 5% of the district's registered voters affiliated with the party whose nomination you are seeking (whichever is lesser)
FAQ
How often is City Executive-Mayor elected?
The position of City Executive-Mayor 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 Fulton City, NY?
500 signatures or 5% of the district's registered voters affiliated with the party whose nomination you are seeking (whichever is lesser)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
185 E. Seneca St., Oswego, NY 13126.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 315-349-8350.
How do I get started running for City Executive-Mayor?
You can start running for City Executive-Mayor 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 Executive-Mayor does not include a primary or runoff election.
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