About City Council
About this position
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- 350
- 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
residency in district, above age 18
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Completed Campaign Registration Statement (Form ETHCF-1), completed Declaration of Candidacy (Form EL-162), and Nomination Paper for Non Partisan Office (Form EL-169) with 20 - 40 signatures
- Filing period
- December 1, 2027 - January 4, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 7725 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
- Filing phone
- 414-479-8917
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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Robin BranninDistrict 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2030 - View profile
Melissa DolanDistrict 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2030Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Scott SmallDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2030Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Amanda FuerstDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2030
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