Only registered voters of the City of Brookings who have resided in the City of Brookings for at least six months immediately prior to the date of election shall be eligible to hold the office of City Council Member or Mayor.

Terms?

Mayor and Council Member terms are three (3) years.

Do I have to declare a political party?

Municipal offices are non-partisan offices. Political party identification is not required.

How do I file for office?

Petitions may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Signatures from 50 registered voters are required.

When is the Voter Registration Deadline?

March 29, 2010

Circulating a Petition

Earliest date to begin petition circulation and earliest date to file is January 29, 2010.

When do I file for office?

The deadline to file is February 26, 2010.

When does the term of office begin?

City Council Members are elected to office at the second Tuesday in April and take office at the first City Council Meeting in May.

What about campaign financial reports?

Campaign financial reports are now required by the City of Brookings. Candidates are required to submit a "Statement of Financial Interest" within 15 days of filing their petitions. To obtain a form, please contact the City Clerk.

Where can I call if I have questions?

Shari Thornes, City Clerk

605-692-6281

sthornes@cityofbrookings.org

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