About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- $50 / month
- 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 City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A person must be a registered voter and must reside on election day in the ward from which the person may be elected.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- n/a
- Filing period
- January 19, 2028 - February 18, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 300 W. Main, P.O. Box 347, Denison, TX 75020
- Filing phone
- 903-465-2720 ext. 2437
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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- View profileMichael CourtrightPlace 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileJames R. ThornePlace 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileJosh MasseyPlace 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
- View profileSpence RedwinePlace 4Current term 2025 to 2028
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Aaron "A.T." ThomasPlace 5 (At Large)Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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