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About Town 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 2 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be residents of the town, and be eligible to register to vote in the municipal election of the town. To be an eligible candidate, the person must have been assessed with paid taxes upon at least $100 worth of real and/or personal property therein.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing period
- Until March 30, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk''s office.
- Where to file
- 202 S State Street, P.O. Box 458, Athens, WV 24712
- Filing phone
- 304-384-3525
- Step 3
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