St. Helens City Council Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Helens, May 1, 2024: At the 2024 General Election on November 5, 2024, the St. Helens Mayor and two Councilor positions will appear on the ballot.

Mayor (2-year term)

Presently held by Rick Scholl

Councilor - 2 positions (4-year term)

Presently held by Jessica Chilton and Russell Hubbard

Serving as an elected official certainly requires a significant time commitment but is extremely rewarding and enriching. The decisions of the officials produce long-term, qualitative effects upon the community. There are many exciting things happening in St. Helens.

Should you or someone you know be interested in running for City Council, there are a few requirements you should be aware of:

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be registered to vote in Oregon.

Must have resided within the city limits of St. Helens during the 12 months immediately preceding the election.

Details on how to run for City Council are available online at https://www.sthelensoregon.gov/citycouncil/page/city-council-election. You may also pick up a Candidate binder at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Candidates have two options to file; by declaration or by petition. The filing period begins June 5, 2024.

Option 1 - Candidates Filing by Declaration

Per City of St. Helens Municipal Code, you have the option of filing a fee in lieu of obtaining signatures on a petition. The current Candidate Filing Fee is $50 and may be paid here https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/sthelensor/easypay.

Option 2 - Candidates Filing by Petition

Petition forms must be approved in writing by the City Elections Official before you begin to gather signatures. After your petition is approved, the City Elections Official will return the form to you to start gathering signatures. St. Helens candidates must collect 64 valid signatures to place a candidate on the ballot.

All required forms must be properly completed and returned to Kathy Payne, City Elections Official, no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 16, 2024. Completed forms can be brought to City Hall in person, mailed, faxed, or scanned/emailed.

Drop-off or Mail to:

City of St. Helens
Attn: Kathy Payne
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR 97051
Fax: (503)397-4016
Scan/Email: [email protected]

If you mail, fax, or scan/email your documents, you must follow-up with City Elections Official Kathy Payne to confirm that your document(s) were received by 4:00 p.m. August 16, 2024.

For more information, please visit the City's website or contact City Elections Official Kathy Payne at (503)366-8217 or [email protected].

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