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About Mayor
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- No compensation
- 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 Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age // Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be a registered voter of the state // Must have resided in the city for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding election day // Must not be indebted to the city or in arrears in the payment of taxes or other liabilities due the city
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 315 S Ragsdale Street, Jacksonville, TX 75766
- Filing phone
- 903-586-3510
- Step 3
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