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September 27, 2023
Run for City Legislature in Oneonta City, NY
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Oneonta City Council - Ward 1Oneonta City Council - Ward 2Oneonta City Council - Ward 3Oneonta City Council - Ward 4Oneonta City Council - Ward 5...
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
All persons elected or appointed as a City officer must be a resident of the City. A Common Council member must be a registered voter of the ward for which he or she is elected. The Common Council may appoint a nonresident of the City to an appointive City office pursuant to a resolution of exemption or a resolution that sets a time frame for the appointee to establish residency in the City. Whenever any officer of the City, other than one serving under a resolution of exemption, shall cease to be a resident of the City or of the ward for which such person was elected or appointed, that office shall thereupon become vacant. No person shall serve in more than one City officer position at any one time.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 140 County Highway 33W, Suite 2, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Filing phone number: 607-547-4247
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: 500 signatures or 5% of the district's registered voters affiliated with the party whose nomination you are seeking (whichever is lesser)
FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature is typically elected every 4 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 Oneonta City, NY?
500 signatures or 5% of the district's registered voters affiliated with the party whose nomination you are seeking (whichever is lesser)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
140 County Highway 33W, Suite 2, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 607-547-4247.
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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