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City Legislature in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
- Election date
- November 2, 2027
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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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
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Each councilmember shall have been a resident of the City of Knoxville for one (1) year prior to taking office and shall continue to reside therein during the term of office and shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. No person shall be eligible to serve in the office of councilmember who holds any other elective public office or who is a City of Knoxville employee. District councilmembers must reside in their districts for one (1) year prior to taking office and shall continue to live therein during the period of service.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.
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