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September 27, 2023
Run for County Treasurer-Finance Officer in Westmoreland County County, VA
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- 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: Westmoreland County Treasurer
Job description
County Treasurer duties include Collection of personal property, real estate, and vehicle license taxes, Collection of all other County generated revenue such as business license fees, estimated tax payments, dog tag fees, emergency medical service fees, landfill fees, building and zoning fees, and stormwater fees, and Bill and collect all public service utility fees.
Eligibility requirements
1. Qualified to vote for and hold the office sought 2. A resident of the Commonwealth for one year immediately preceding the election 3. A resident, by the time of filing, of the city or town in which he offers for election [or has an application for registration, transfer, or change of address on file in the general registrar’s office].
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 105 Court Square Montross, VA 22520-0354
Filing phone number: 804-493-8898
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.
Filing requirements: Candidates for membership on the governing body of any county or city must collect at least 125 signatures; or if from an election district not at large containing 1,000 or fewer registered voters, 50 signatures. There is a filing fee of 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files for all primary candidates only.
FAQ
How often is County Treasurer-Finance Officer elected?
The position of County Treasurer-Finance Officer 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 Westmoreland County County, VA?
Candidates for membership on the governing body of any county or city must collect at least 125 signatures; or if from an election district not at large containing 1,000 or fewer registered voters, 50 signatures. There is a filing fee of 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files for all primary candidates only.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.
Where is the filing office?
105 Court Square Montross, VA 22520-0354.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 804-493-8898.
How do I get started running for County Treasurer-Finance Officer?
You can start running for County Treasurer-Finance Officer 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 County Treasurer-Finance Officer does not include a primary or runoff election.
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