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City Legislature in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas
- Election date
- May 6, 2028
- 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
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
Only expenses
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 3 years
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to any other qualifications prescribed by law, the Mayor and each Councilmember shall: (1) be residents of the City for one (1) year; and (2) have resided in their district for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of the election and shall reside in that district during the term of office. In the event that a citizen's residence is changed solely as a result of an approved redistricting plan in accordance with law, the one (1) year district residency requirement shall not apply.
Filing Requirements
Submit Petition signed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters residing within the district for which the candidate is seeking election
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
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