Mat-Su Times

The City of Wasilla will hold a Regular Election on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Notice is hereby given that the following offices will be voted on and filled at the election: 

• Mayor (three-year term) 
• Council Seat C (three-year term)
• Council Seat D (three-year term)

The period in which to file a Declaration of Candidacy for the October 3, 2023, Regular Election, accompanied by an Alaska Public Offices Commission, Public Official Financial Disclosure Statement (unless a current statement is on file) is:

• July 17 – July 28, 2023
• Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• City Clerk’s Office, 290 E Herning Avenue. 

Beginning July 12, download the candidate filing packet or pick one up from the City Clerk’s Office, 290 E Herning Avenue, Wasilla. A person is eligible to serve as mayor or on the city council if:

• The person is registered and in all other respects qualified to vote in City of Wasilla (“city”) elections as provided in WMC 4.08.010.
• Is a resident of the city and have been a resident of the city or of territory annexed to the city for one year immediately prior to the election. (WMC 2.16.030) (WMC 2.04.020)

Candidates may be required to provide additional proof of qualification as required by the City Clerk. (WMC 4.12.010(B))

Candidates must comply with financial disclosure and campaign reporting requirements as required by the Alaska Public Offices Commission. (WMC 4.12.060)

For more information, visit the elections page, or contact the City Clerk's Office by phone, 907-373-9090, or email clerk@cityofwasilla.gov.

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