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The last day to file for candidacy in the October muni election is Monday, Aug. 13

August 10, 2018 – FYI, News
The Candidate Filing Period for the October 2 Regular Municipal Election continues today through Monday, August 13 at 4:30 p.m.
 
Currently, these vacancies will be on the October 2, 2018 Regular Election Ballot:
• Mayor Seat
• One Assembly District 1 Seat
• Two Assembly District 2 Seats (one 3-year term, and one 1-year term)
• Three Board of Education seats
 
It is possible an Areawide Seat may also become vacant for the remainder of a one-year term and placed on this ballot.
 
People interested in running for municipal office must complete a Declaration of Candidacy, a Nominating Petition, and an Alaska Public Offices Commission Public Official Financial Disclosure. There forms are available online and must be filed with the CBJ Municipal Clerk’s Office during the filing period. Once the Clerk’s office receives and certifies the required documents, those names are placed on the list of certified candidates.
 
The Clerk’s staff can only confirm candidacy of any individual once we have certified all the requisite documents.