Candidates for City Council
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Gillette.
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileJim WestWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileChris SmithWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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Jack ClaryWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Nathan McLelandWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profileHeidi J. GrossWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $500 per month
- 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
Candidates must be 18 years of age, be a registered voter, and live within a ward with an opening.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Persons wishing to serve on the City Council must file at the City Clerk's office prior to the Primary Election, filing fee of $25
- Filing period
- May 14, 2026 - August 25, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's Office.
- Where to file
- 1st Floor, City Hall, 201 E 5th St. Gillette, WY 82716
- Filing phone
- 307-686-5210
- Step 3
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