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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: May 26, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: May 19, 2026 - May 26, 2026
- Positions: Massena Village BoardMassena Village Town CouncilMassena Village MayorMassena Village Justice
Job description
To preside at the meetings of the board of trustees, and may have a vote upon all matters and questions coming before the board and he shall vote in case of a tie, however on all matters and questions, he shall vote only in his capacity as mayor of the village and his vote shall be considered as one vote; b. to provide for the enforcement of all laws, local laws, rules and regulations and to cause all violations thereof to be prosecuted; c. (i) to appoint all department and non-elected officers and employees subject to the approval of the board of trustees however, the mayor may delegate the power to appoint certain employees to other village officers or employees; (ii) to appoint the clerk of the court of the village, if the village has a court, only upon the advice and consent of the village justice or justices notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph. d. to institute, at the direction of the board of trustees, all civil actions in the corporate name of the village; e. to exercise supervision over the conduct of the police and other subordinate officers of the village; f. to intervene in any and all actions, at the direction of the board of trustees, where deemed necessary to protect the rights of the village and its inhabitants; g. to serve as an ex-officio member of each separate board of commissioners; h. to appoint one of the trustees as deputy mayor at the annual meeting, who, during the absence or inability of the mayor, is vested with all the powers and may perform all the duties of the mayor; i. to execute all contracts in the name of the village; j. to sign orders to pay claims with the village clerk or deputy village clerk when authorized by the board of trustees when the same individual serves as both clerk and treasurer or deputy clerk and deputy treasurer; k. to sign checks in the absence or inability of the treasurer or deputy treasurer, if any, when authorized by the board of trustees by resolution, or local law, and a certified copy of such resolution or local law shall be notice to the depository of such authorization; l. to cause all claims to be thoroughly investigated and for such purpose he shall have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of the claimant or any other person or persons to appear, to be sworn or affirmed and to testify before him or the village clerk or the village counsel relative to such claim, and when so sworn or affirmed to answer as to any facts relative to the justness of such claim. The result of such examination shall be reported to the board of trustees. Subpoenas issued pursuant to this section may be served at any place within the state of New York in the same manner in which subpoenas issued out of the supreme court are served. This subsection shall not be applicable to claims which are included within the provisions of section fifty-h of the general municipal law. m. to issue all licenses and for such purpose shall be the "licensing officer" unless he designates another village officer which designation shall be filed with the village clerk. 2. If the mayor and deputy mayor are both absent or unable to perform the duties of the office, the trustees shall appoint one of their number to act as deputy mayor during the absence or inability of the mayor and deputy mayor appointed by him.
Eligibility requirements
No person shall be eligible to be appointed to or hold any other village office who: is not a citizen of the United States; is not at least eighteen years of age; except as many otherwise be provided by law, is not a village resident and, if eligibility to or holding of such office is subject to regulation under the civil service law or any other law, does not meet the requirements of such law or laws. The board of trustees of a village may provide, in lieu of any other residency requirement imposed by law, that any appointed village officer may reside within a county in which the village is wholly or partially situated
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 80 State Highway 310, Canton NY 13617
Filing phone number: 315-379-2202
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: First day that an individual may sign a party primary designating petition: Not earlier than six weeks prior to the last day to file party primary designating petitions. Deadline for filing the first statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village primary must be 32 days before the primary. First day that individuals may sign independent nominating petitions: not earlier than six weeks before the last day to file independent nominating petitions. First day to file party designating petitions for village primaries: not earlier than 22 days before the primary. First day political parties may publish notice of a party caucus in a newspaper: Not earlier than two weeks before the caucus. Last day to file a declination of a party primary designation: Within three days of filing of the designating petition. Last day to post and file notice of the party caucus in the offices of the village clerk and county board of elections: at least 10 days before the scheduled caucus. Last day to file party designating petitions for village primaries: Not later than 15 days prior to the primary. Last day to file written objections to party primary designating petitions: Not later than one day after the last date to file the petition with the village clerk. Last day to file written specifications of objections to party primary designating petitions: Written specifications of the grounds of the objections must be filed with the village clerk within two days after the filing of the written objections. Deadline for filing the second statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village primary: Not more than 56 days before the election. First day a certificate of party nomination may be filed: Not earlier than 54 days prior to election. Primary day in villages where party nominations are made via a primary: Must be 49 days prior to the village election. Last date for holding a party caucus: Not later than 49 days prior to the village election. Last day to file a certificate of party nomination: Not later than 47 days prior to the village election. Last day to file written objections to certificates of party nomination: Not later than one day after the last date to file the petition with the village clerk. Last day to file a certificate of acceptance or declination of a party nomination: Not later than 44 days prior to the election. Last day to file written specifications of objections to certificates of party nominations: Written specifications of the grounds of the objections must be filed with the village clerk within two days after the filing of the written objections. First day to file an independent nominating petition: Not earlier than 42 days before the village election. Last day to fill a vacancy caused by a declination of a party nomination: Not later than 41 days prior to the village election. Deadline for filing the third statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village primary: Must be 10 days after the primary. Last day to file independent nominating petitions for an office to be filled at the general village election: Not later than 35 days before the village election. Last day to file written objections to independent nominating petitions: Not later than one day after the last date to file the petition with the village clerk. Last day to file written specifications of objections to independent nominating petitions: Written specifications of the grounds of the objections must be filed with the village clerk within two days after the filing of the written objections. Deadline for filing the first statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village election: Must be 32 days before the election. Last day to file certificate of acceptance or declination of an independent nomination for an office to be filled at the village election: Not later than three days after the last day to file the petition. Last day to file a certificate to fill a vacancy caused by declination of an independent nomination for an office to be filled at the general village election: Not later than three days after the last day to file a certificate of declination. Deadline for filing the second statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village election: Must be 11 days before the election.
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 nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Massena City, NY?
First day that an individual may sign a party primary designating petition: Not earlier than six weeks prior to the last day to file party primary designating petitions. Deadline for filing the first statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village primary must be 32 days before the primary. First day that individuals may sign independent nominating petitions: not earlier than six weeks before the last day to file independent nominating petitions. First day to file party designating petitions for village primaries: not earlier than 22 days before the primary. First day political parties may publish notice of a party caucus in a newspaper: Not earlier than two weeks before the caucus. Last day to file a declination of a party primary designation: Within three days of filing of the designating petition. Last day to post and file notice of the party caucus in the offices of the village clerk and county board of elections: at least 10 days before the scheduled caucus. Last day to file party designating petitions for village primaries: Not later than 15 days prior to the primary. Last day to file written objections to party primary designating petitions: Not later than one day after the last date to file the petition with the village clerk. Last day to file written specifications of objections to party primary designating petitions: Written specifications of the grounds of the objections must be filed with the village clerk within two days after the filing of the written objections. Deadline for filing the second statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village primary: Not more than 56 days before the election. First day a certificate of party nomination may be filed: Not earlier than 54 days prior to election. Primary day in villages where party nominations are made via a primary: Must be 49 days prior to the village election. Last date for holding a party caucus: Not later than 49 days prior to the village election. Last day to file a certificate of party nomination: Not later than 47 days prior to the village election. Last day to file written objections to certificates of party nomination: Not later than one day after the last date to file the petition with the village clerk. Last day to file a certificate of acceptance or declination of a party nomination: Not later than 44 days prior to the election. Last day to file written specifications of objections to certificates of party nominations: Written specifications of the grounds of the objections must be filed with the village clerk within two days after the filing of the written objections. First day to file an independent nominating petition: Not earlier than 42 days before the village election. Last day to fill a vacancy caused by a declination of a party nomination: Not later than 41 days prior to the village election. Deadline for filing the third statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village primary: Must be 10 days after the primary. Last day to file independent nominating petitions for an office to be filled at the general village election: Not later than 35 days before the village election. Last day to file written objections to independent nominating petitions: Not later than one day after the last date to file the petition with the village clerk. Last day to file written specifications of objections to independent nominating petitions: Written specifications of the grounds of the objections must be filed with the village clerk within two days after the filing of the written objections. Deadline for filing the first statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village election: Must be 32 days before the election. Last day to file certificate of acceptance or declination of an independent nomination for an office to be filled at the village election: Not later than three days after the last day to file the petition. Last day to file a certificate to fill a vacancy caused by declination of an independent nomination for an office to be filled at the general village election: Not later than three days after the last day to file a certificate of declination. Deadline for filing the second statement of campaign receipts and expenditures for the village election: Must be 11 days before the election.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
80 State Highway 310, Canton NY 13617.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 315-379-2202.
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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