Run for City Council Zone 1 seat

This page is a tool for candidates for the current vacancy in Zone 1. This site also contains the qualifications for council members and some frequently asked questions.

NOTE: Applications for Zone 1 must be submitted in person to the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours by January 20, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in order for the candidate to sign an affidavit attesting to their qualifications.

Seats Available

• Zone 1

Qualifications

To run for City Council Zone 1, you must:

• Be a qualified and registered voter of Zone 1
• Be a resident of Springfield for at least two years immediately prior to appointment
• Be a resident of Zone 1 for at least one year immediately prior to appointment
• NOT be a candidate or nominee for any paid public office (exceptions: National Guard, Naval or Military Reserve, or Notary Public)
• NOT be employed by the City of Springfield or any of its departments, boards, or agencies during or for 1 year after serving on the Council.

Article 2 of the City Charter specifies the full qualifications for serving on City Council.