About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $6000/year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
No person may be popularly elected to and serve in any office in the State unless he is registered to vote in the geographical area represented by the office (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1). A person convicted of a felony or an offense against the election laws is not qualified to file for or hold office, unless it has been fifteen years since the completion of the sentence for the crime, including probation and parole time, or unless the person has been pardoned (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1).
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee is 1% of the total salary for the term of that office or $100.00, whichever amount is greater. Voter Signature Requirement is 5% of the registered voters of the district.
- Filing period
- July 15, 2027 - August 15, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 301 University Ridge Suite 1900 Greenville, SC 29601
- Filing phone
- 864-467-7250
- Step 3
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Aaron M. RupeWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profileShannon WilliamsWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Lou HutchingsWard 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profileJerry TusoWard 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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