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City Legislature in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- June 22, 2026 - June 24, 2026
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City Legislature
About this position
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.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$18,765 / year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a qualified elector of the city
Filing Requirements
File Declaration of Candidacy between June 25 and June 27, 2018 and Nomination Form with at least 500 signatures of registered voters of the district determined by city/township. *Some party positions may be endorsed by party and not need to file. Any candidate for public office, political action committee or political party committee must adhere to Rhode Island's campaign finance laws (R.I.G.L. 17-25).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit Paperwork to the local Board of Canvassers' office.
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