About City Legislature
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Typical salary
- $10/meeting
- 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 Legislature
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age // Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be a resident citizen of the city // Must be qualified to vote in the state and the city // Must have resided in the city for at least six months immediately preceding the filing deadline
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- January 19, 2028 - February 18, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 508 E Tyler St, Athens, TX 75751
- Filing phone
- 903-675-5131
- Step 3
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