Three candidates as of Monday, Aug. 6, had filed to run for City Council in the Nov. 6 general election.
They are Susan Coleman and Diane Gerson and Greg Mahler, all incumbents.
The filing period for City Council is open through 5 p.m. on Aug. 27 for the Nov. 6 general election. The deadline has been moved up to that date due to county requirements, city Administrative Assistant Julie Fisher said.
Four positions expire Dec. 31. Incumbents are Robert Briana, Coleman, Gerson and Mahler, who is currently mayor.
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.