Politics & Government
Royal Oak City Commissioner Candidate Turns in Signatures for Nov. 5 Ballot
With the filing deadline just two weeks away, Diane Hargan is the first hopeful to have her signatures verified.
With the deadline to file petitions just two weeks away, only one candidate has successfully submitted the necessary 500 valid signatures and has been notified of her eligibility by the City Clerk.
Diane Hargan successfully submitted her nominating petitions on July 8.
"All of her signatures have been verified and she will be on the November ballot. She is the only one who is at this point," said Halas. "All of the candidates have until 4 p.m. August 13 to get their petitions in to me."Hargan, who has never held a public office, said she will focus on a foot campaign.
"Nobody knows me, so I am talking to as many people as I can," she said. "Getting out there and talking to people has been a very positive experience. I am excited."
On Nov. 5, Royal Oak voters will elect three commissioners. Mayor Pro-Tem David Poulton and Commissioner Jim Rasor are running for re-election; former Mayor Pro-Tem Patricia Capello resigned in May.
A total of 5 candidates have pulled petitions for City Commission seats. In addition to Hargan, Poulton and Rasor, the other potential candidates are Sharlan Douglas and Jeremy Mahrle.
If you want to run
To be a candidate for Royal Oak City Commission, the hopeful must be at least 25 years old, a registered voter of Royal Oak and a resident at least two years prior to the date of election.
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The mayor is paid $40 per meeting, up to a maximum of $2,000 per year. Commissioners are paid $20 per meeting, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
Candidates pay a $35 filing fee to the City Clerk.
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Voter registration
Oct. 7 is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in Royal Oak's Nov. 5 general election. Residents can register to vote at the City Clerk's office or any Secretary of State office.
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