So, you want to run for City Council?
The upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024 will include several seats on the Hood River City Council. Open positions are three at-large City Councilors and the seat of Mayor. The term for Mayor is two years beginning January 2025, and the terms for Councilors are four years beginning January 2025.
Individuals interested in running for a City of Hood River position must file their applications between June 5 and August 27 at 5 pm. Prospective candidates must complete all requirements before the August 27 deadline, including gathering signatures from registered voters. Therefore, it is advised that interested candidates complete the filing requirements by Tuesday, August 20 to allow sufficient time for signature verification and time to obtain additional ones if needed.
To be eligible to run for office, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- They must have residency within the City of Hood River for a continuous period of 12 months immediately preceding election or appointment; and
- They must have been registered to vote within the City of Hood River for 12 continuous months immediately preceding election or appointment; and
- They must continue residency within the City of Hood River during any term of office; and
- They cannot be an employee of the City of Hood River unless the employee’s position is substantially volunteer in nature.
- No person shall be a candidate in a single election for more than one elective City office.
- No Councilor shall serve in more than one public elective city office.
Prospective candidates can access the Candidate Information Packet, which includes details on the application and filing requirements online at cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/city-council/, or can pick one up at City Hall, 211 2nd Street, Hood River, OR 97031. As the Elections Officer for the City of Hood River, the City Recorder is available as a resource during your candidacy. Contact City Recorder Jennifer Gray at (541) 387-5212 or j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov if you have questions on the election process.
Per Resolution 2024-07, City Councilors are eligible for a monthly stipend equivalent to 10% of the Area Median Income (currently $742), and the Mayor is eligible for a monthly stipend equivalent to 20% of the Area Median Income (currently $1483). In addition, a stipend for childcare cost incurred by a City Councilor while attending public meetings is available. The City will also provide a laptop or iPad for Council-related business.
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