League of Women Voters of Coos County

presented an informational forum on July 13th:

Thinking about Running for Mayor or City Council?

• What qualifications and experience do I need?

• How much of my time does it require?

• How do I file for office?

The forum provided interested citizens with information for what these jobs are like and how to go about becoming a candidate. Panelists included city managers, current city council members not running for election this year, and former mayors. 

You can now view the forum in its entirety on YouTube, just click here: 

Recording of informational forum  

 Time to file for candidacy in the November election has past, but should you wish to file for an office in the future:

Be aware of Deadlines!    The Oregon state has a deadline for filing your candidacy, but you should also be aware that most local cities want you to file earlier than the state so they have time to check petition signatures.

Candidate final filing date for Coos County positions in the November election was

August 30 - but you can still find helpful information about future filing at this link.  

Here you will find forms to fill out and other important information.

Other links that might be helpful include:

State of Oregon: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/manuals-tutorials.aspx 

and https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/electionforms.aspx

Bandon: https://www.cityofbandon.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_recorder/page/11065/county_city_district_candidates.pdf

Coos Bay: http://coosbay.org/archive/news-entry/november-mayoral-and-city-council-elections

Coquille: https://cms3.revize.com/revize/coquilleor/public_notices/docs/Mayoral%20and%20City%20Council%20Elections%20Notice.pdf

Lakeside: contact the City Recorder, Melissa Bethel, for more information

Myrtle Point: Myrtle Point Oregon | City of Myrtle Point Oregon Official Website

North Bend: https://www.northbendoregon.us/MunicipalElections