Many seats open in city elections

     While city elections are not until Tuesday, Nov. 7, the nomination period is now open.

     Those wishing to run for city elections in Jones County can pick up nomination packets at their respective city halls. The earliest nomination petitions can be turned in for city elections is Monday, Aug. 28 until Thursday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. Packets must be turned in at the County Auditor Office in the Jones County Courthouse in Anamosa.

     The following is a list of open city seats for the Nov. 7 election:

Monticello

     • Mayor – two-year term

     • Council At-large – four-year term

     • Council Ward 2 – four-year term

     • Council Ward 4 – four-year term

     Candidates seeking to run for Wards 2 and 4 must reside within that ward. Twenty-five signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

Anamosa

     • Mayor – two-year term

     • Council At-large – three seats, four-year terms

     Twenty-five signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

Martelle

     • Council At-large – two seats, four-year terms

     Ten signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

Morley

     • Mayor – two-year term

     • Council At-large – five seats, two-year terms

     Ten signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

Olin

     • Mayor – two-year term

     • Council At-large – two seats, four-year terms

     • Council At-large – one seat, remainder of four-year term (to fill a vacancy)

     Ten signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

Onslow

     • Mayor – two-year term

     • Council At-large – two seats, four-year terms

     Ten signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

Oxford Junction

     • Mayor – two-year term

     • Council At-large – three seats, four-year terms

     Ten signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

Wyoming

     • Mayor – two-year term

     • Council At-large – three seats, four-year terms

     Ten signatures are needed on nomination petitions for any seat.

     Candidates must live within their city limits, and be at least 18 years of age or older.

     For more information, contact your City Clerk or the Auditor’s Office.