CANDIDATE FILING FOR UPCOMING ELECTION

There will be 2 council positions on the April 8, 2025 ballot, as well as the mayoral position. The council positions are currently held by Darrell Clark & Terry Cowan. Theresa Malone has been elected to a one-year term to finish out the unexpired term of a prior mayor. If you're interested in running for one of these positions, candidate filing opens on December 10, 2024 and closes on December 31, 2024. 
Candidates must be residents of the City of Meadville for at least one year prior to the election, be at least 21 years old, shall be a qualified voter in the city, shall reside in the city throughout his/her term of office, and be a citizen of the US. You are also required to be current on your state income taxes, personal property and real estate taxes. 
Council members have 2 year terms. The mayoral term is 3 years. 
If you would like to file for candidacy, please contact the city at [email protected] or call the city clerk at 660.329.2795 to schedule an appointment to complete the required paperwork.