About Mayor
About this position
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- 96240
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
residency in Brookfield, 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 200 - 400 signatures
- Filing period
- December 1, 2021 - January 4, 2022
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield WI 53005
- Filing phone
- 262-782-9650
- Step 3
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