AUBURN — Nomination papers for municipal offices will be available beginning Monday, July 10.
Positions include mayor, seven City Council seats, and seven School Committee seats. The City Council and School Committee have one representative from each of the five city wards, as well as two at-large positions. The mayor is elected at-large.
All positions are for a two-year terms, which commence within 45 days of election. All candidates must be 18 years of age and a registered voter in Auburn.
Candidates for mayor must submit nomination papers signed by not less than 100 qualified registered voters of Auburn.
Persons interested in the at-large seat on the council or School Committee must submit completed nomination papers signed by not less than 25 qualified voters of Auburn.
Candidates for all ward positions must submit nomination papers signed by not less than 25 qualified voters of Auburn from the ward.
Completed nomination papers must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. All candidates are requested to file their nomination papers early in order to provide sufficient time to obtain additional signatures if necessary.
The municipal election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Please contact Sue Clements-Dallaire, city clerk, at 333-6601, ext. 1126 or [email protected] for more information.
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