About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
18 years old, a citizen of the United States and of this state, and have been inhabitants of the state, county, district, or circuit for the period required by the constitution and laws of the state.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
- Filing period
- Until December 12, 2024
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.
- Where to file
- 700 River Terminal Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Filing phone
- 423-493-5100
- Step 3
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Candidates for City Council
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for City Council.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Evelina KertayDistrict 9NonpartisanHas taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Kelvin ScottDistrict 8NonpartisanHas taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Isiah HesterDistrict 5NonpartisanHas taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Dennis ClarkDistrict 5NonpartisanHas taken the People First Pledge
Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Chattanooga.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Chip HendersonDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Jenny HillDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Jeff DavisDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profileCody HarveyDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029
- View profileDennis ClarkDistrict 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge
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Jenni BerzDistrict 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Raquetta DotleyDistrict 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Marvene NoelDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029 - View profile
Ron ElliottDistrict 9Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2029
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