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City of Ashland, Oregon / City Recorder / Election Information
Election Information
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2012 City Elections Procedures
So You Want to Run for City Office?
Elected City Officers serve four year terms and the election for these positions are held in November of every other year. The following indicates the officers that are elected and the year that the election will be held.
November 6, 2012 General Election
Mayor
(currently held by John Stromberg) |
Park Commissioner Position #1
(currently held by JoAnne Eggers) |
Council Position #1
(currently held by Carol Voisin) |
Park Commissioner Position #2
(currently held by Jim Lewis)
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Council Position #3
(currently held by Greg Lemhouse) |
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Council Positon #5
(currently held by Russ Silbiger) |
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Filing Period:
First Day to File: June 4, 2012
Last Day to File: August 23, 2012
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Please note: NO political activity can be conducted without filing proper paperwork first.
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All forms and instruction on filing for a City Office are available through the City Recorder's Office in City Hall at 20 E. Main or on our website.
Please click here to access filing information.
When you are ready to file your papers, please call Barbara Christensen, City Recorder at 488-5307 for an appointment..Office Hours: Monday through Thursday (Closed Friday) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
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Qualifications for candidacy: |
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An elector is a registered voter in the State of Oregon and resides within the city limits. |
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Filing of Candidacy for Nomination by Prospective Petition: |
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Filing period for Candidacy for Nomination (SEL120) is no sooner than 8:30 a.m. on June 4, 2012. |
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Filing of Candidacy for Nomination by Perfected Petition: |
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Filing period is no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 23, 2012. Signature sheets with the sufficient number of signatures are taken by the City Recorder to the County Elections Office for verification. |
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City Election Officer: |
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All filings for City Office are processed through the City Recorder's Office. A person cannot file for more than one City Office Position during an election. |
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Statement of Organization: |
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A prospective candidate, who anticipates spending more than $750 for the entire election, must file a Candidate's Statement of Organization (SEL220) within three business days of receiving a contribution or making an expenditure, but no later than the deadline for filing for candidacy. |
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Petition for Nomination: |
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An approved petition for circulation is obtained from the City Recorder at the time of filing for candidacy. The petition will be signed by not fewer than twenty-five (25) qualified electors. No elector may sign more than one petition for each office to filled at the election. |
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Information on the duties and responsibilities of elected city officials by city charter and city ordinances are also available through the City Recorder's Office. |
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