Today (Dec. 10) is the last day for individuals interested in running for Holbrook City Council to submit candidate packets.
Packets are available at city hall and must be completed and returned by 5 p.m. Interested candidates must collect a total of 16 verifiable signatures of qualified electors to be eligible to be placed on the ballot.
The seats up for election are those currently held by Mayor Jeff Hill, Vice Mayor Charles Haussman and Councilmen Phil Cobb and Bobby Tyler. Hill has indicated that he will not be seeking re-election.
Candidates for city council seats must have resided within city limits for at least two years prior to the election. Council members receive $100 per month as compensation for their service. Council members are asked to regularly attend city council meetings, which are held twice per month, and serve as representatives of the city at public functions. and on various boards and committees.
Candidates for the position of mayor must be qualified electors and have physically lived within the city limits of Holbrook for at least two years prior to the election. The mayor must also continue to live within city limits while in office. The mayor receives $200 per month as compensation for serving. The mayor has executive and ceremonial duties, according to the city charter, but no daily administrative duties. Under the terms of the charter, administrative duties are delegated to the city manager. The mayor is asked to attend certain public functions, and serve on certain boards and committees when possible.
The vice mayor is elected by fellow council members after the newly elected members are seated. The vice mayor stands in for the mayor in the event of his or her absence.
The primary election for city council candidates will be held on March 10, 2015. If necessary, a general election will be held in May.
