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September 27, 2023
Run for City Legislature in Butler City, NJ
Election Date: Nov 2, 2027Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 3 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $3,478.75/year
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Butler Borough CouncilButler Borough Mayor
Job description
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.
Eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the municipality for at least one year, a registered voter in the municipality, without any financial obligations to the municipality, and without past felony convictions
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1 Ace Road, Butler, NJ 07405 (major party) 10 Court Street, P.O. Box 315, Morristown, NJ 07963-0315 (independent/minor party)
Filing phone number: 973-838-7200
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).
Filing requirements: No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: 5% of the total votes cast in district by political party in the last primary election for general assembly (party candidates); 2% of the total votes cast in the district in the last general election for general assembly (independent candidates)
FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature is typically elected every 3 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Butler City, NJ?
No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: 5% of the total votes cast in district by political party in the last primary election for general assembly (party candidates); 2% of the total votes cast in the district in the last general election for general assembly (independent candidates)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).
Where is the filing office?
1 Ace Road, Butler, NJ 07405 (major party) 10 Court Street, P.O. Box 315, Morristown, NJ 07963-0315 (independent/minor party).
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 973-838-7200.
How do I get started running for City Legislature?
You can start running for City Legislature by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Legislature does not include a primary or runoff election.
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