So you think you want to run for an elected office

The City Clerk is the Elections Officer for the City of The Dalles.

We have compiled the following information that might be helpful in making that decision:

1. City of The Dalles Charter - 2020

2. City of The Dalles City Council Rules/Code of Conduct

4. Oregon Government Ethics Law

5. Summary of Public Meeting Law and Election Law

6. Reference Guide Public Meeting Law

7. Parliamentary Procedures

8. City of The Dalles Organizational Flow Chart

The positions that will be on the November 8, 2022, General Election are:
Mayor; currently held by Rich Mays 4 year term
Council Position #1 Timothy McGlothlin 4 year term
Council Position #4 Scott Randall 4 year term

Minimum qualifications include: the candidate must be a registered voter and reside within the city limits at least 12 months immediately before being elected or appointed to office. No person may be a candidate at a single election for more than one elective City office.

Potential Candidates can file a petition with 100 signatures – but first must get the petitions forms from the City Clerk; petitions must be on forms provided, and numbered. filing fee of $25. Filings are due to City Clerk via email at igrossman@ci.the-dalles.or.us or USPS 313 Court Street The Dalles, OR 97058

DEADLINE TO FILE IS AUGUST 30, 2022. If you are filing with a petition signatures must be received by August 15^th, to allow verification of signatures.

Forms are available online at:
http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/electionforms.aspx

If filing by Declaration: Complete and file form SEL 101, Candidate Filing for Nonpartisan Nomination; pay $25.00 fee.

Please see Campaign Finance Reporting Section for specific requirements regarding additional forms which may need to be filed.

Potential Candidates can file a petition with 100 signatures – but first must get the petitions forms from the City Clerk; Signatures are due to the City Clerk by August 15, 2022,
Last day to file August 30, 2022 5pm

To file a withdrawal of candidacy, Form SEL 150 must be filed with the City Elections Officer no later than 5:00 p.m., September 2, 2022.

For more information contact City Clerk, City Elections Officer