Check out the latest on city election-who is running for mayor, other seats on ballot, salaries, filing procedures and other information.
Another candidate has come forward to run for the post of Clinton Mayor.
Jennifer Graf has announced her bid for the spot.
Ed O’Neill-the current 3rd council member announced last week he would be running for mayor.
Earlier, on our FYI PROGRAM – current mayor Mark Vulich told KROS NEWS he would be running for another term.
The filing period for Clinton city positions begins August 24 and the deadline is 5 p.m. September 17.
To run for the Clinton mayor’s position you would need 85 signatures on a nomination petition. The salary for the position is 15-thousand dollars a year.
There are three council seats available in the election this year.
To run for the 2nd ward seat you need 25 signatures. That seat is currently held by Lynn McGraw.
To be on the ballot for 4th ward seat you need 24 signatures. Currently Paul Gassman holds that seat.
There is one at-large seat available and to be on the ballot for that position 85 signatures are needed.
The salary for serving on the Clinton City Council is six-thousand dollars a year.
Petitions can not be filed outside the dates for August 24th to September 17th window for city elections in any Clinton County town.
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– Clinton County Auditor Eric Van Lancker is reminding candidates for the November 3, 2015, City Election that they must now file with the County Auditor’s Office instead of with their city clerk as a result of a recent legislative change.
Clinton County Elections Commissioner Eric Van Lancker said there was a change in filing practice for the election approved during the recent legislative session. He says all nomination petitions must be filed with the County Auditor’s Office.
Previously a candidate could file the petitions the City Hall in their community.
Van Lancker said he has been in contact with all the city clerks in Clinton County and has also spoken to many candidates about the change. He says they are trying to make people aware of the change. The Elections Commission said the office has already seen some confusion on the rule and they are trying to address the issue as soon as they can.
For more information about the 2015 City Elections in Clinton County, contact the Clinton County Auditor’s office at 563-244-0568.
