Posted About One Year Ago
by
Chris Freund
The time to file for city commission in the city of Independence is nearing the deadline.
Two positions are up for election. The filing deadline is 12pm Thursday, June 1st. If needed, the primary election, held if there are more than three times the number of candidates as there are positions up for election, would be held Tuesday, August 1st. The general election will be held Tuesday, November 7th.
Candidates for all local elections file with the Montgomery County Clerk at the Courthouse in Independence, 217 East Myrtle. A person is eligible to file for a City Commission seat if they are a qualified elector of the City of Independence, meaning they are registered to vote and live within the Independence City limits.
The filing fee is $70. Montgomery County receives $20 and $50 is sent to the Governmental Ethics Commission.
The League of Kansas Municipalities recently released their 2023 City Candidates Guide. A link to the guide is available here.
