Important Dates

January 7, 2008

Candidate filing packets available (individual forms available at anytime)

February 7, 2008

Order Calling Election

February 11, 2008

First day for filing application for place on ballot

March 7, 2008

Post 72 hour Notice of Drawing order of names on ballot

March 10, 2008

Last day for filing application for place on ballot (5:00pm)

March 11, 2008

First day to apply for mail ballot

March 11, 2008

Drawing for Order of Names on ballot at 5:00pm

March 17, 2008

Last day for a write-in candidate to declare candidacy (5:00pm)

March 18, 2008

Last day for a candidate to withdraw from the election and have his name removed from the ballot

March 31, 2008

Last day to file Personal Financial Statement at the City Secretary's Office

April 10, 2008

Candidates' first report of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Due

April 10, 2008

Last day to register to vote for the May 10, 2008 General Election

April 25, 2008

Last day to receive application from voter in person for a ballot to be voted by mail

April 28, 2008

First day for early voting by personal appearance

May 2, 2008

Candidates' second report of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Due

May 6, 2008

Last day for early voting by personal appearance

May 10, 2008

Election Day - Unofficial returns will be announced at City Hall in the Council Chambers beginning at 7:00pm with early votes

May 21, 2008

Official Canvass - City Council Special Session

May 22, 2008

First City Council Regular Meeting after the elections (tentative reception for elected officials)

June 14, 2008

Run-off Election (if required)

If you have any questions please contact: Janice Carroll, City Secretary at 972-271-2493