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.
Candidates must be registered voters and city residents for one year prior to the election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee of 1% of the mayor's annual salary (approx. $200).. In lieu of a filing fee, signatures equalling the price in dollars of the filing fee, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, may be submitted.