What do I have to do to run for the City Commission?

All citizens wishing to become a City Commissioner must be 18 years of age, a registered voter and live within the City limits of Buchanan for the last 2 years. Nominating Petitions must be circulated and endorsed by a minimum of 6/maximum of 20 registered voters from Buchanan and filed with the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on the fifteenth Tuesday before the November General Election. Nominating Petitions can be obtained from the City Clerk. There is a City Election every even year on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. You must also file an Affidavit of Identity and a Statement of Organization. The Clerk will assist you through this process. Nominating Petitions can be obtained from the City Clerk (Please call to find out the release date).  There is a City Election every even year held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. You must also file an Affidavit of Identity and a Statement of Organization. The Clerk will assist you through this process.