Two Candidates File for Alderman Seats; Deadline to File January 15th

As of December 31st, only two candidates have filed for three open Alderman seats. In Ward 2, Nancy Totton has filed for reelection. In Ward 3, Shea Bass has filed.

Election filing for the April 2019 election began on December 11 th and will end on January 15 th . One seat will be open in each of the City’s three wards. Ward 1 Alderman Bamman, Ward 2 Alderman Totton, and former Ward 3 Alderman Coleman’s seats will be on the ballot this year. Aldermen serve two -year terms.

Those interested in becoming a candidate for the position of Alderman must be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident living in the City for at least one year before his/her election. Additionally, interested parties should also be a resident of the Ward from which he or she is elected.