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.
Candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must have been a resident of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election. Candidates running for Blaine City Council must be a resident of the ward for which they seek election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee of $18, or candidate must gather 18 voter signatures. (rounded up)