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.
Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be at least 21 years of age // Must be a registered voter on the day of the election // Must be a resident of the city for at least one year preceding the election // Must not have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court // Must not have been finally convicted of a felony from which the candidate has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities
Filing Requirements
Filing fee of $0. Petition signature requirement of 0.5% of the entire vote cast for mayor in the preceding mayoral election, or twenty-five (25), whichever is greater.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.