Nomination Papers now available at City Clerk’s Office

City Council, School Board, Ward seats up for campaign in Rockland

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 5:15pm

    ROCKLAND — The Rockland City Clerk has announced the City seats that will be voted on during the November 8, 2022 Municipal Election.

    The offices and terms that will be available are: 

     

    City Council:  2 seats (Glaser, Davis) 3-year terms.                                                                      Signatures: 100-150

     

    RSU #13 Board of Directors (3-year term): 2 seats (Avirett, Martz)                                            Signatures:  100-150

     

    RSU #13 Board of Directors (2-year term): 1 seat (White)                                                            Signatures:  100-150

     

    Election Warden: 1 seat (Vacant) 1-year term                                                                               Signatures:  15-30

     

    Ward Clerk:  1 seat (Vacant) 1-year term                                                                                       Signatures:  15-30

     

    Candidates may take out as many nomination papers as they wish. The number of required signatures are as follows:

    For City Council and RSU #13 Board, must have no less than 100 nor more than 150 signatures of registered Rockland voters to qualify for placement on the ballot.  It is suggested that candidates collect at least 120-125 signature to make sure they have a sufficient number to qualify for placement on the ballot. (Please note that anyone taking out papers for RSU #13 Board must declare for which term they are running, either one of the 3 year term or the 2 year term).

    For Election Warden, and Ward Clerk, no less than 15 nor more than 30 signatures are required.

    Due Date: Nomination Papers may be taken out beginning July 11, 2022 and must be filed at the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 9, 2022.

    Write-In Candidates:  Anyone wishing to be considered as a write-in candidate for any of the above offices must file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 9, 2022.