Run for City Legislature in Lynnwood City, WA

Election Date: Nov 2, 2027
Filing Deadline:

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Election Details

Office level: city
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: Part Time
Affiliation: nonpartisan
Typical salary: $750 for 5 meetings
Is this a runoff election? No
Is this a primary election? No
Filing period: N/A - N/A
Positions:
Lynnwood City Council - Position 6
Lynnwood City Council - Position 4
Lynnwood City Council - Position 1
Lynnwood City Mayor
Lynnwood City Council - Position 3
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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

No elective officer or councilmember of the city of Lynnwood shall hold any other office, federal, state, county or municipal, except in the National Guard or any branch of the United States military or as a notary public, State election office laws

Filing instructions

Filing office address: Admin West building, 1st floor, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, (M/S 505), Everett, WA 98201

Filing phone number: 425-388-3466

Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.

Filing requirements: The filing fee is based upon the salary of the office. Offices without a fixed annual salary have no filing fee. For any office with a fixed annual salary of $1,000 or less, candidates pay a filing fee of $10. For all offices with salaries exceeding $1,000, candidates pay a fee equal to one percent of the office’s fixed annual salary. Candidates without sufficient assets or income may submit a filing fee petition to pay the filing fee. Petitions must include a total number of valid signatures equal to the dollar amount of the filing fee.

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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 nonpartisan?

Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Lynnwood City, WA?

The filing fee is based upon the salary of the office. Offices without a fixed annual salary have no filing fee. For any office with a fixed annual salary of $1,000 or less, candidates pay a filing fee of $10. For all offices with salaries exceeding $1,000, candidates pay a fee equal to one percent of the office’s fixed annual salary. Candidates without sufficient assets or income may submit a filing fee petition to pay the filing fee. Petitions must include a total number of valid signatures equal to the dollar amount of the filing fee.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.

Where is the filing office?

Admin West building, 1st floor, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, (M/S 505), Everett, WA 98201.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 425-388-3466.

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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