Qualifying by Petition

The petition shall be filed with the City Clerk no later than the forty-fifth day preceding the next City election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Signatures needed to qualify by petition:

In 2024, we had a total of 31,553 registered voters.
The required number of petitions needed to qualify to run for: 

  • Mayor and City Clerk – 946.59 or 947 
  • District 1 – 3% of 7,218 - 216.54 or 217 
  • District 2 – 3% of 6,869 - 206.07 or 207 
  • District 3 – 3% of 7,434 - 223.02 or 224 
  • District 4 – 3% of 10,032 - 300.96 or 301

Legislation

Ordinance No. 1512 (PDF)

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