The filing period for Sweet Home City Council seats in the Nov. 6 general election is open through 5 p.m. on Aug. 28.
Four seats will be open, with those positions expiring Dec. 31. Incumbents are Robert Briana, Susan Coleman, Diane Gerson and Mayor Greg Mahler.
To be eligible, a candidate must be a registered voter and have lived in Sweet Home for at least one year.
To file, candidates may complete a “Declaration of Candidacy” form and pay $10 or file by petition with at least 10 signatures – but not more than 20 – from registered Sweet Home voters. Signatures are verified by the Linn County elections officer prior to filing the petition with the city. Verification must be complete by 5 p.m. on Aug. 28.
Candidates must file at the city manager’s office, City Hall, 1140 12th Ave. For further information, contact City Manager Ray Towry at (541) 367-8969.