Englewood's District 1 is gearing up for a special election following the departure of a council member to the mayoral seat. The council's failed attempt to reach a supermajority for an appointment means voters will now decide who will represent them. The City Council officially called for the election set for April 7, as reported yesterday, per the City of Englewood. Nomination petitions are open for circulation from January 6 through January 26, setting the stage for potential candidates to quickly get into gear.
The winner of the special election will serve until December 2027. Before one can run, they must fulfill certain requirements, such as being at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States, and a city elector for at least a year before the election. Candidates looking to fill the District 1 seat also need to live and be registered to vote in the district. The process begins with completing an affidavit as to qualifications and registering a committee with the City Clerk's Office, as stated in the process laid out on the city's information page.
Key election resources and forms are accessible online, providing transparency and ease for interested candidates. These include the candidate packet, affidavit form, and information on campaign finance, as well as reports related to contributions and expenditures. All aspiring nominees need to gather 50 signatures from registered electors in District 1 to secure their spot on the ballot. Signatures must be collected via petitions obtained from, and subsequently returned to, the City Clerk's Office by the January 26 deadline.
